No. 21 (Red, Brown, Black and Orange) | Mark Rothko | 1951 Raphael "Sunlight in a Cafeteria

"Sunlight in a Cafeteria

engulfing cities and landscapes in a cataclysmic deluge

conveys a sense of calm and grandeur

Caravaggio depicts the severed head of Medusa

" painted by Johannes Vermeer around 1657-1659

No. 21 (Red, Brown, Black and Orange) | Mark Rothko | 1951 Raphael "Sunlight in a CafeteriaAbout the artwork: Mark Rothko, an influential figure in abstract expressionism, is renowned for his large scale color field paintings that evoke profound emotional and spiritual experiences. Rothko's iconic works, such as his signature "multiform" paintings, often consist of layers of vibrant, floating rectangles or bands of color that seem to pulsate with energy. Through his use of color, scale, and form, Rothko aimed to create a direct, immersive