Night Scene at Sumida River | Kobayashi Kiyochika | 1930 20th Century Murder in the House (1890)

Murder in the House (1890) by Jakub Schikaneder depicts a grim courtyard scene where a murdered woman lies lifeless on the stone ground

he pores over sacred manuscripts

and the sublime power of the unknown

The painting is considered an important work of Baroque art and reflects Caravaggio's skill as a painter and his ability to create powerful

Night Scene at Sumida River | Kobayashi Kiyochika | 1930 20th Century Murder in the House (1890)The artwork "Night Scene at Sumida River" by Kobayashi Kiyochika, created around 1930, portrays a serene nocturnal landscape along the Sumida River in Japan. The scene is characterized by a subdued colour palette, dominated by shades of blue and black, which evoke the quietude of the night. The composition is balanced with trees in the foreground, their delicate leaves forming silhouettes against the dark sky. Figures are depicted strolling or