Daniel in the Lions’ Den
2024 © Maxim Tabachnik
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Daniel in the Lions’ DenJan Brueghel the Elder

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This work (c. 1610) visualizes the biblical tale of Daniel spared by divine intervention. The luminous palette contrasts the serenity of Daniel with the turmoil of the beasts. Above, a teeming crowd heightens the spectacle, blurring the line between faith, justice, and public theater.