Summary Execution under the Moorish Kings of Granada | Henri Regnault | 1870 15th Century her pale body rendered with

her pale body rendered with Pre-Raphaelite clarity

The painting exudes a quiet intensity

the painting stirred both fascination and discomfort

highlighting his features and the textures of his chosen garments

In this seminal painting

Summary Execution under the Moorish Kings of Granada | Henri Regnault | 1870 15th Century her pale body rendered withAbout the artwork: Henri Regnaults Summary Execution under the Moorish Kings of Granada (1870) is a striking example of 19th century French Orientalism, combining fascination with exotic settings and a taste for theatrical violence. The canvas shows an executioner calmly cleaning his curved scimitar after a decapitation, while the victims body and blood stain the marble steps of an Alhambra inspired interior. By choosing a low viewpoint, Regnault