Autopsy | Enrique Simonet | 1890 18th Century as the young bulls’ frantic

as the young bulls’ frantic behaviour mirrors impulsive and irrational actions often seen in human nature

and submission

The scriptural source for this scene is the Gospel of St John (20:11-18)

The artwork combines elements of spirituality

Through its fusion of sensuality and sanctity

Autopsy | Enrique Simonet | 1890 18th Century as the young bulls’ franticEnrique Simonets "An Autopsy" (And She Had a Heart!), painted in 1890, is a striking example of fin de sicle realism infused with emotional drama. The composition centers on a solemn physician conducting a post mortem examination, gazing contemplatively at the heart he holds. Bathed in cool, clinical light, the lifeless figure of a young woman lies draped in white linens, her auburn hair cascading over the table. Simonets meticulous detail, subdued