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

Munch's expressionistic style heightens the emotional intensity of the scene

highlighting his features and the textures of his chosen garments

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