The believers
1894
oil
From the collection of National Museum of Fine Arts, Argentina
1894
oil
From the collection of National Museum of Fine Arts, Argentina
This painting shows a group of people gathered on a beach, with a body of water stretching out behind them. The sky above is cloudy and grey, with the sun shining through the clouds in the distance. In the foreground, the people are dressed in dark clothing, with some of them kneeling or sitting on the ground. The beach itself is rocky and uneven, with patches of sand and pebbles scattered about. The overall atmosphere of the painting is one of solemnity and contemplation. If you're interested in learning more about the artist behind this piece, you might want to look up Filippo Carcano.