The Ordination of Elders in a Scottish Kirk
1896
oil
From the collection of National Galleries Scotland
1896
oil
From the collection of National Galleries Scotland
This painting shows a group of men in dark robes gathered around a table with an open book. They are standing in a room with wood paneling and a high ceiling. The men are all looking at the book, and some of them have their hands raised. The room is dimly lit, with light coming from a window on the right side of the painting. The men's faces are serious and focused on the book. The overall atmosphere of the painting is one of reverence and respect. If you're interested in learning more about this style of painting, you might want to check out the work of artist John Henry Lorimer.
