St Mark and St Paul
1870
watercolor
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1870
watercolor
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
Dominant colour
St Mark and St Paul is a 1870 watercolor by Christian Schultz, a Impressionism work, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.
This painting shows two bearded men standing close together. The man on the right wears a long, light-colored robe and holds a closed book under his arm. The man on the left has a darker beard and skin, gripping a tall staff. Both look serious, with the man on the left staring forward and the other slightly turned away. The painting uses soft, blended colors and a simple background, focusing on the two figures. The light and shadow on their robes create a gentle three-dimensional effect. Look up chiaroscuro to see how artists use light and shadow like this.
