Enthroned Christ with an angel from the scene "Coronation of the Blessed Virgin Mary" (right part). Artistic reconstruction of a stained-glass panel from the Dominican church in Kraków

Enthroned Christ with an angel from the scene "Coronation of the Blessed Virgin Mary" (right part). Artistic reconstruction of a stained-glass panel from the Dominican church in Kraków

Stanisław Wyspiański

1898

gouache

From the collection of National Museum in Kraków

About this work

The painting shows a scene with Jesus and an angel. Jesus is sitting on a throne, wearing a long robe and a crown. He has a beard and long hair. The angel is standing next to him, holding a musical instrument. The background is dark with swirling patterns. The painting is done in ink and has a lot of detail. The lines are thin and precise, and the colors are muted. The overall effect is one of calmness and serenity. If you want to see more art like this, check out the work of Stanisław Wyspiański.

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