A drawing is the study and foundation of the painting "La Esclava" Inspired by the dark and haunting works of Fabres de Costa, exhibited at the Prado Museum in Spain, this painting reimagines a powerful scene of suffering and resilience. A young, beautiful woman is bound by chains around her neck and hands, her face etched with pain and despair. More than a portrait of anguish, this piece serves as a profound metaphor for a nation trapped under oppression and tyranny. Through masterful use of light and shadow, the painting compels us to reflect on the cost of freedom and the unbreakable human spirit.
