Leónidas, la leyenda espartana

Leonidas, the Espartan Legend

by | May 2, 2023

Leonidas, the Espartan Legend

Leonidas la leyenda espartana
Serie: Cinema
Technique: Acrylic on canvas
Size: 60 x 60 cm
Year: 2023

 

Inspired by the film “300”

This is my tribute to the spirit of bravery, courage and freedom. Leonidas, King of Sparta, standing with the conviction of the brave, in his final battle at Thermopylae.
The legend of a hero who represents a whole nation of brave men, who gave their lives to save Greece from the Persian invasion.
Leonidas was the Spartan king who led a small contingent of Greek allies in the Battle of Thermopylae in 480 B.C. where the Greeks bravely defended the pass, through which the Persian king Xerxes sought to invade Greece with his immense army.
In the end, Leonidas and his 300 men were annihilated, but they gave the Greek City-States valuable time by leaving an inspiring example, not only what the Greek hoplites could achieve against the invading forces, but also, the price that the Greeks were willing to pay to maintain their freedom from foreign oppression.

 

 

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Un camino de honor

A path of Honour

by | Apr 3, 2023

A path of Honour

Un camino de honor
Un camino de honor
Un camino de honor
Un camino de honor
Serie: Cinema
Technique: Acrylic on canvas
Size: 70 x 50 cm
Year: 2023

 

“A Path of Honor” is inspired by the movie “47 Ronin”.
The image shows a landscape of the city of Ako , the scene of the semi-legendary historical event of ancient Japan, regarded as a national legend.
In the center of the painting appears a Ronin and a Samurai, with a Torii gate in the middle, a symbol of entrance to a sacred space.

It is a story of loyalty, honor, sacrifice and perseverance of the vassals of the Lord of Ako, Asano Naganori, which happened 300 years ago, the 47 samurai who did not hesitate to raise their values of Gi (justice) and Chu (loyalty) still at the cost of their own lives.

 

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