Requiescat (painting)
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| Artist | Briton Rivière |
| Year | 1888[1] |
| Medium | Oil on canvas |
| Dimensions | 158.7 cm × 225.0 cm (62.5 in × 88.6 in) |
| Location | Art Gallery of New South Wales |
Requiescat is an oil on canvas painting by British artist Briton Rivière completed in 1888.[1] The painting depicts an armored medieval knight lying atop a bed with a blue floral sheet. A dog (often identified as bloodhound) sits besides the bed while observantly looking towards the face of the knight. The wreath placed on the knight's chest indicates his death.[2] The expression of the dog is potentially explained by the title of the painting, Requiescat, meaning, according to Merriam Webster dictionary, "a prayer for the repose of a dead person".[3]
References
- ^ a b "Requiescat". Google. Retrieved 5 April 2023.
- ^ ""Requiescat" by Briton Rivière". uwa. Retrieved 5 April 2023.
- ^ "Requiescat". merriam-webster. Retrieved 5 April 2023.