Deisis

About this work

This painting shows three figures standing side by side. The person in the middle wears a golden robe and crown, holding a small object in their right hand. The person on the left holds a long staff, and the one on the right holds a book with writing on it. All three have serious expressions and are dressed in rich, dark colors with gold details. The figures are arranged in a way that draws your eye toward the center, where the crowned person stands out. The painting looks old, with some fading and wear visible. Look up composition to see how artists arrange figures to guide your eye.