Joachim's Shame (MM23) (2024) Painting by Noël Van Hoof

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  • Original Artwork (One Of A Kind) Painting, Watercolor on Cardboard
  • Dimensions 19.7x15.8 in
    Dimensions of the work alone, without framing: Height 14.2in, Width 11.8in
  • Artwork's condition The artwork is in perfect condition
  • Framing This artwork is framed (Frame + Under Glass)
  • Categories Paintings under $1,000 Illustration Caricature
Thomas Mann – The Magic Mountain – Part 23. And so they walked and said nothing about the indecencies of nature. And even Joachim's earlier agitated and angry complaints – about missing maneuvers and generally neglecting his military duties in the flatlands – had died away. And yet why, despite such great innocence, did that expression of sad shyness [...]
Thomas Mann – The Magic Mountain – Part 23

And so they walked and said nothing about the indecencies of nature. And even Joachim's earlier agitated and angry complaints – about missing maneuvers and generally neglecting his military duties in the flatlands – had died away. And yet why, despite such great innocence, did that expression of sad shyness keep creeping back into his gentle eyes – that same unsteadiness that might have ended in victory for the head nurse, had she chanced it one more time? Was it because he knew that his cheeks looked hollow, that his eyes looked crossed? Because over these last weeks such changes were much more visible than when he had first returned from the flatlands, and his tanned face was turning more yellow and leathery from day to day. It was as if the same surroundings that had prompted Herr Albin to think of nothing but enjoying the boundless advantages of disgrace, had caused Joachim only shame and self-reproach. What or whom was he dodging when he did his once so open gaze? How strange that a creature feels ashamed before life and slinks into its den to perish, convinced that it cannot hope to encounter any respect or reverence for its sufferings and death throes – and rightly so, for joyous birds on the wing show no honor to a sick comrade in their flock, but instead peck him angrily, disdainfully with their beaks. That is base nature's way – but a very human, loving mercy swelled up in Hans Castorp's breast when he saw that dark, instinctive shame in poor Joachim's eyes.

(English translation by John E. Woods)

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Most of my paintings are inspired by books or music, they are a tribute to a certain author, philosopher, composer or artist and his/her work. Reproductions of my works are for sale by Artmajeur. People who are [...]

Most of my paintings are inspired by books or music, they are a tribute to a certain author, philosopher, composer or artist and his/her work. Reproductions of my works are for sale by Artmajeur. People who are interested in the original work can send me a message. The ecoline paintings are framed (light oak or black aluminum), they have a passe-partout and a plate of glass on the front. Oil paintings have a wire on the back so they can be hung.

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