1809
oil
canvas
From the collection of Tretyakov Gallery
Andromache mourning killed Hector is a 1809 oil by Pyotr Sokolov, held at Tretyakov Gallery.
The painting depicts a somber scene of a woman in mourning, seated beside a deceased man lying on a couch. The woman, dressed in a flowing red robe, is shown with her head bowed in grief, while the man's body is partially covered by a white cloth. In the background, a woman holding a baby looks on, adding to the sense of sorrow and loss. The use of chiaroscuro, a technique that emphasizes contrasts between light and dark, creates a dramatic effect, drawing the viewer's attention to the central figures. The artist's skillful application of this technique adds depth and emotion to the scene. This painting is held at the Tretyakov Gallery.
Pyotr Fyodorovich Sokolov (Russian: Пётр Фёдорович Сóколов; 1787 – 15 August 1848) was a Russian painter and draughtsman, active in St.
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