Faust and Gretchen, c. 19th century
by #Pedro_Américo
oil on canvas, 34 x 23 cm
Pinacoteca do Estado de São Paulo, Brazil
About the artwork:
The painting likely depicts a scene between Faust, a scholar who makes a pact with the devil, and Gretchen (also known as Margarete), his innocent love interest. The depiction would capture the complex emotional dynamics of their relationship, possibly illustrating one of the pivotal moments of temptation or moral conflict from Goethe's play.
