Red is the color of love, and in quiet, romantic texts, it often serves as an all-encompassing motif. But it is also the most sensual of all colors, inspiring both poets and painters alike. It represents temptation and ecstasy. Both love and passion are symbolized by the color red, as presented, interpreted, and made visible here in the works of Benn, Eichendorff, and Celan, as well as in the paintings of Beckmann, Dalí, and Chagall.