Το σώμα του Πατριάρχη Κωνσταντινουπόλεως Γρηγορίου Ε΄ ρίπτεται στο Κεράτιο κόλπο

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From the collection of Historical & Ethnological Society of Greece

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Το σώμα του Πατριάρχη Κωνσταντινουπόλεως Γρηγορίου Ε΄ ρίπτεται στο Κεράτιο κόλπο is an unspecified by Peter von Hess, depicting Modern Period, held at Historical & Ethnological Society of Greece.

Who painted this?: Peter von Hess
Where can I see it?: Historical & Ethnological Society of Greece

About this work

This painting shows a dramatic scene on a ship. A group of men in old-fashioned clothes are dragging a bearded figure, who’s lying on the deck. The figure’s face is turned up, and he’s wearing a golden robe with a cross symbol. One man holds a scroll, and others look tense or angry. The ship’s rigging is visible in the background, with a dark, stormy sky above. The man being dragged is the only one without a hat, making him stand out. His robe and the cross suggest he might be important, but the others seem to be forcing him overboard. Look up chiaroscuro to see how artists use light and shadow to create drama.