Following the Angel – Triptych (Central Part)
1901
oil
From the collection of National Museum in Kraków
1901
oil
From the collection of National Museum in Kraków
Following the Angel – Triptych (Central Part) is a 1901 oil by Jacek Malczewski, a Post-Impressionism work, held at National Museum in Kraków.
This painting depicts a man and a child in a field, with the man carrying a large scythe and wearing a blue robe. The child is dressed in a white tunic and holds a hat in their hand. In the background, there are several sheep grazing in the field. The painting features a muted color palette, with shades of brown and gray dominating the scene. The brushstrokes are bold and expressive, giving the painting a sense of energy and movement. The artist's use of chiaroscuro creates a sense of depth and dimensionality, drawing the viewer's eye into the scene. For more information on this technique, look up chiaroscuro.
