Moreno Morelli - Thermopylae

The subject of battle is present throughout the history of Western art and beyond. Evidence of it can be found in ancient mosaics, such as the famous Battle of Issus, now preserved at the National Archaeological Museum of Naples. Whether executed for celebratory, historiographical, or narrative purposes, battle paintings remained popular until the Romantic period of 19th-century history painting.

This painting showcases Moreno Morelli's distinctive style, which is essentially based on color. The painter constructs the figures through a thick layer of paint. Broad brushstrokes lay down the color, bringing the subjects to life, who interact with the space they occupy. Indeed, the entire surface of the painting is composed of a seamless pictorial blend. Through this layering, of post-Impressionist origin, the subject undergoes a significant process of synthesis, yet gains in expressionistic vigor. A common feature of Morelli's artistic production are the palette of blues, pale blues, and violets.

Moreno Morelli was a Pisan painter born in 1930 and died in 1989. His artistic output focused primarily on landscapes, genre scenes, and still lifes. His pictorial style, highly synthetic and based on the application of dense, thick colors, shows a strong Post-Impressionist influence.

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