Tick-Tick | Briton Rivière | 1881 Select Size:36" x 24" The painting "Dante and Virgil

The painting "Dante and Virgil in the Ninth Circle of Hell" by Gustave Doré

"Witches' Flight

while conveying a sense of spiritual purity and reverence

including the reflection of King Philip IV and Queen Mariana in a mirror on the back wall

and the expression on its face is one of determination and grim resolve

Tick-Tick | Briton Rivière | 1881 Select Size:36" x 24" The painting "Dante and VirgilAbout the artwork: Briton Rivire was renowned for his emotive and detailed paintings of dogs, capturing their loyalty, intelligence, and emotional depth. His works often depicted dogs in various poignant and narrative driven scenes, highlighting their bond with humans. Rivire's ability to convey the personalities and emotions of dogs through his skillful use of light, composition, and expression made his paintings deeply resonant and beloved by many.