1850
oil
canvas
From the collection of National Museum in Warsaw
Monk – pilgrim is a 1850 oil by Aleksander Lesser, held at National Museum in Warsaw.
This painting depicts a monk, dressed in a simple robe, with his hands clasped together in prayer. The monk's face is gaunt, and he has a mustache and shoulder-length hair. The background is a muted, cloudy sky. The monk's attire and the background suggest a somber and contemplative mood. The painting's use of muted colors and soft lighting adds to the sense of serenity. The artist's use of chiaroscuro, a technique that uses strong contrasts between light and dark, creates a sense of depth and volume in the painting.
Aleksander Lesser (13 May 1814 – 13 March 1884) was a Polish painter, illustrator, sketch artist, art critic, and amateur researcher of antiquities.
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