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Քրիստոսի դեմքը. Դաստառակ

Քրիստոսի դեմքը. Դաստառակ, by Vardges Sureniants, oil, 1900
Քրիստոսի դեմքը. Դաստառակ, by Vardges Sureniants, oil, 1900

Քրիստոսի դեմքը. Դաստառակ is an oil painting by the Post-Impressionist artist Vardges Sureniants. It dates from 1900 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Armenia. Քրիստոսի դեմքը.

About this work

Overview

Քրիստոսի դեմքը. Դաստառակ is a 1900 oil painting by Vardges Sureniants, an Armenian artist known for founding Armenian historical painting.

Subject & Meaning

The painting depicts the face of Jesus Christ on a piece of fabric, known as the Veronica or 'dastarak' in Armenian. The face is rendered in a realistic style, conveying a somber mood, while the fabric is shown with folds and ornate designs.

Technique & Style

Sureniants employed oil paint to achieve a highly realistic representation of Christ's face, while the fabric is depicted with a sense of movement. The work reflects the post-impressionist style, evident in its use of detailed, expressive brushwork.

History & Provenance

The painting is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Armenia.

Holy Face of Jesus
Holy Face of Jesus, El Greco

Artist & collection

Portrait of Vardges Sureniants

Artist

Vardges Sureniants

Vardges Sureniants (Armenian: Վարդգես Սուրենյանց; 27 February 1860 – 6 April 1921) was an Armenian painter, sculptor, illustrator, translator, art critic, and theater artist.

Frequently asked questions

Who painted Քրիստոսի դեմքը. Դաստառակ?

Քրիստոսի դեմքը. Դաստառակ was painted by Vardges Sureniants in 1900.

Where can I see Քրիստոսի դեմքը. Դաստառակ?

Քրիստոսի դեմքը. Դաստառակ is held by National Gallery of Armenia.

What movement is Քրիստոսի դեմքը. Դաստառակ?

Քրիստոսի դեմքը. Դաստառակ is associated with Post-Impressionism.