Artist Quote by Thomas Kyd
““HIERONIMO. See, who knock there. PEDRO. It is a painter, sir. HIERONIMO. Bid him come in, and paint some comfort. For surely there's none lives but painted comfort””
About This Quote
Source Play: The Spanish Tragedy, 1582
A character invites a painter to create comforting images, suggesting art can provide solace in harsh realities.
In simple terms: Art can offer comfort when life feels bleak.
Key Takeaway
Seek or that soothe during difficult times.
Themes
art
comfort
humanity
Mood
thoughtful
somber
Type
literary
philosophical
When to use this quote
- war zones
- hospital rooms
- personal grief
- creative therapy
Key Concepts
painting
psychological relief
Questions to Reflect On
- Can visual art truly heal emotional wounds?
- When have you relied on art for comfort?
A Different Perspective
Art may not replace real solutions to suffering.
