The artwork titled “Woman Abducted by the Demon” was created by Fernando Botero in 1979. This piece belongs to the Naïve Art (Primitivism) movement and falls under the genre of mythological painting.
In the artwork, a rather corpulent and exaggerated depiction of a woman is shown being abducted by a red demon, made conspicuous by its large wings, horns, and exaggerated expression. The demon’s features, such as claws and the startling vividness of its color, contrast sharply with the light skin of the woman. They are depicted mid-air above a backdrop of red rooftops, which are rendered in Botero’s signature voluminous style. The woman’s expression conveys a sense of alarm and helplessness, while the demon’s face is marked by a grimacing smile. The scene embodies Botero’s distinctive approach, characterized by his playful yet satirical rendition of human and mythological figures.
