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Scene of the Apocalypse, by Despina Mega, unspecified, 1959

Scene of the Apocalypse

Despina Mega

1959

unspecified

From the collection of Athens School of Fine Arts

Dominant colour

Overview

Scene of the Apocalypse is a 1959 unspecified by Despina Mega, held at Athens School of Fine Arts.

Who painted this?
Despina Mega
When & what style?
1959
Where can I see it?
Athens School of Fine Arts

About this work

This painting shows two figures in bright red robes and gold crowns, standing on a rocky cliff. One holds a long staff, the other a book with small faces peeking over the edge. The background is rough and cloudy, with a dark bird flying above. The colors are flat and bold, with no deep shadows. The figures look like they’re from a story about the end of the world. The book and the bird might hint at something bigger happening. Check out Despina Mega to see how she blends old stories with modern art.

About the artist

Artist

Despina Mega

Despina Mega made four religious paintings in 1959. Saint Paraskevi shows a saint holding a cross in soft light. Herod’s persecution depicts soldiers and a cradle in sharp colors. Scene of the Apocalypse and Hell fill…

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