Bishop Lubrański establishes the Ecclesiastical Academy in Poznań, sketch
1894
oil
From the collection of National Museum in Warsaw
1894
oil
From the collection of National Museum in Warsaw
This painting depicts a scene of a bishop in a red robe, standing in the center and holding a staff. He is surrounded by several other figures, all dressed in dark attire. The background is dark and shadowy, with hints of gold and brown. The bishop's red robe stands out against the somber tones of the other figures, drawing attention to his central role in the scene. The dark background adds a sense of gravity and importance to the moment being depicted. The use of chiaroscuro in this painting creates a dramatic contrast between light and dark, adding depth and emotion to the scene. To learn more about this technique, look up chiaroscuro.
