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**”War in the Middle East”**, an oil painting on canvas, is a unique work of art that depicts the theme of ancient warfare—especially the Crusades that took place between the 11th and 13th centuries. Yet what makes this painting so current is its message: war has changed names, gods, weapons, and peoples, but it remains a constant in human existence.
The artist invites us to reflect on how conflict continues to permeate everyday life: we argue with neighbors, friends, at the stadium, in parking lots… and then we are surprised when world leaders clash—though they often remain distant observers, far from real danger.
The soldiers, portrayed with great intensity, fight in battles they often did not choose but are compelled to join. They kill their enemies almost unconsciously, driven by higher orders.
The background of the painting glows in a rusty orange hue. At the heart of the scene, riders charge into battle: some horses are white, others brown, with saddles decorated in gold, yellow, and red. The soldiers’ armor gleams in glittering metallic blue. Armed with swords and lances, they face each other on a battlefield corroded by time and history.
An eternal, worldwide conflict with no end in sight—its goal seemingly mutual destruction, fueled by political, religious, and resource-driven interests.
It is a modern, square-format painting, ideal for decorating a living room or office wall. Despite its weighty theme, the style is surprisingly vivid and unmistakable: the bright acrylic colors in bold tones, finished with a glossy transparent varnish, are the unmistakable signature of **Alessandro Sivigllia**.
