Tempest | Ivan Aivazovsky | 1855 17th Century Created in 1826

Created in 1826

Scattered tarot cards hint at her occult practices

The overall mood of the painting is contemplative and introspective

embodying the raw fear and alienation associated with insanity in post-World War I Germany

and a solitary figure near a riverside path

Tempest | Ivan Aivazovsky | 1855 17th Century Created in 1826"Tempest," created around 1855 by Ivan Aivazovsky, depicts a dramatic maritime scene. The painting showcases a tumultuous ocean under a moonlit sky, with waves crashing against a rocky shore. A ship is caught in the storm, with another vessel burning and engulfed in flames nearby. The sky is filled with dark, menacing clouds, adding to the sense of chaos and danger. A small rowboat with figures inside struggles against the rough sea, emphasizing the