There is a section of Faucault’s work that describes how “language is inevitably inadequate” when describing a picture. I agree with this statement because there are an infinite number of ways and forms to describe an image or piece of artwork. However, sometimes individuals will be consumed with the following thought. “I don’t know how to describe it. I know what it is, but I can’t seem to put it in words.” Language is inadequate because sometimes the available words for description are infinite while at other times they are unavailable.
The way that you would describe this painting is different from the way that another individual would.
Another item of fascination is that in all of the analysis of this painting in my previous Spanish classes, we never discussed the image reflected in the mirror on the back wall of the room or other prominent details in the painting. We primarily focused on the history of the artist and the time period during which this painting was created. I have analyzed this painting on multiple occasions; however, I have rarely analyzed it with the same intent as I did in class during discussion.
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