Summary Execution under the Moorish Kings of Granada | Henri Regnault | 1870 15th Century Munch's expressionistic style heightens the

Munch's expressionistic style heightens the emotional intensity of the scene

conveying a sense of movement and energy

" created by Caravaggio in 1594

the painting stirred both fascination and discomfort

including a clown in full costume

Summary Execution under the Moorish Kings of Granada | Henri Regnault | 1870 15th Century Munch's expressionistic style heightens theAbout the artwork: Henri Regnaults Summary Execution under the Moorish Kings of Granada (1870) is a striking example of 19th century French Orientalism, combining fascination with exotic settings and a taste for theatrical violence. The canvas shows an executioner calmly cleaning his curved scimitar after a decapitation, while the victims body and blood stain the marble steps of an Alhambra inspired interior. By choosing a low viewpoint, Regnault