The Paintings of John Wick Chapter 4: Decoding the Symbolism Behind the Paintings

Posted by Paint Photographs on September 14th, 2023

The Paintings of John Wick Chapter 4: Decoding the Symbolism Behind the Paintings

The art gallery scene within John Wick 4 is a visual feast for art enthusiasts and film aficionados alike. The juxtaposition of opulent paintings with the pulse-pounding action creates a mesmerizing contrast, drawing us into the character's world while immersing us in the allure of artistic expression.

The following paintings and artworks appear in the Long Walk sequence. In order of appearance

1. Napoléon on the Battlefield of Eylau, oil on canvas, by Antoine-Jean Gros, 1807-1808

2. The Wounded Cuirassier, oil on canvas by Théodore Géricault, 1814

3. The Raft of the Medusa, oil on canvas, by Théodore Géricault, 1818-1819

4. Le Christ sur la Croix, oil on canvas by Pierre-Paul Prud'hon, 1822

5. Paysage: Thésée poursuivant les Centaures, oil on canvas, by Achille Etna Michallon, 1821

6. The Barque of Dante, oil on canvas by Théodore Géricault, 1822

7. Liberty Leading the People, oil on canvas by Eugène Delacroix, 1830

8. La robe ensanglantée de Joseph apportée à Jacob, oil on canvas by François-Joseph Heim - 1817

9. Daphnis et Chloé, oil on canvas by François Baron Gérard, 1825

Paintings behind Bisset de Gramont (1:32:19 -1:32:23)

10. The Death of Sardanapalus, oil on canvas by Eugène Delacroix, 1827

11. A Young Tiger Playing with Its Mother, oil on canvas, by Eugène Delacroix, 1830-1831

12. David jouant de la harpe pour le roi Saül, oil on canvas by Antoine-Jean Gros, 1822

(ii) Mairie des Lilas subway (1:47:40 - 1:50:27)

13. The Incredulity of Saint Thomas, oil on canvas by Caravaggio, 1602

14. The Feast of Herod (The Killing of John the Baptist)

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