Aan het altaar
Adolphe Joseph Thomas Monticelli
1850
oil
From the collection of Rijksmuseum
Adolphe Joseph Thomas Monticelli
1850
oil
From the collection of Rijksmuseum
This painting shows a man and a woman standing together, facing each other. They are dressed in dark, old-fashioned clothing. The woman is wearing a white collar. The background is dark, with a light-colored wall behind them. The painting has a lot of texture, with thick brushstrokes and rough paint. The colors are muted, with lots of browns and blacks. The overall effect is somber and serious. The painting is held at the Rijksmuseum.