Gil Blas and the Archbishop of Granada (from Lesage's 'The Adventures of Gil Blas de Santillane')
1890
oil
From the collection of National Galleries Scotland
1890
oil
From the collection of National Galleries Scotland
This painting shows two men standing on a set of stairs. The man in the front is wearing a yellow outfit with a white collar and brown boots. He is holding a black hat in his right hand and has his left hand up to his face. The man behind him is wearing a long red robe with a white trim and a red hat. He is holding a book in his left hand. The background of the painting is dark, with some gold decorations visible. The overall atmosphere of the painting is one of elegance and refinement. If you're interested in learning more about the artist who created this painting, you might want to look up William Ewart Lockhart.
