Endre Szasz - Villon Figure 1
Enamel On Porcelain
23 x 16
ES.031
I Know All Except Mysel These are the poetic words of the 15th century French poet François Villon, an alluring character who lived during the waning years of the middle...
I Know All Except Mysel
These are the poetic words of the 15th century French poet François Villon, an alluring character who lived during the waning years of the middle ages. His vagabond lifestyle amongst the outcasts of Paris matched his novel poetic style, for he wrote both satirically and seriously about the earthiness and ribaldry of his time, mingling his poetic words with the restless individuality of the coming renaissance. Jailed often and once even condemned to death, only to be pardoned on the eve of his hanging, the character of Villon is a remarkable reflection of Europe during this fascinating period in history. In Endre Szasz’s portrayal of François Villon in the painting Villon figure 1 we see the intriguing figure of Villon emerge through the character's pensive eyes and aged facial features, the soft light highlighting his expressive face. The painting's restless background perhaps symbolizes the poet's imaginative mind, his feisty spirit. A blooming tree branch in front of Villon signifies new growth, for the changes in the Medieval winds are near and Villon senses them.
These are the poetic words of the 15th century French poet François Villon, an alluring character who lived during the waning years of the middle ages. His vagabond lifestyle amongst the outcasts of Paris matched his novel poetic style, for he wrote both satirically and seriously about the earthiness and ribaldry of his time, mingling his poetic words with the restless individuality of the coming renaissance. Jailed often and once even condemned to death, only to be pardoned on the eve of his hanging, the character of Villon is a remarkable reflection of Europe during this fascinating period in history. In Endre Szasz’s portrayal of François Villon in the painting Villon figure 1 we see the intriguing figure of Villon emerge through the character's pensive eyes and aged facial features, the soft light highlighting his expressive face. The painting's restless background perhaps symbolizes the poet's imaginative mind, his feisty spirit. A blooming tree branch in front of Villon signifies new growth, for the changes in the Medieval winds are near and Villon senses them.