Artwork
Wishart Preaching against Mariolatry
Wishart Preaching against Mariolatry is an oil painting by the Pre-Raphaelite artist William Fettes Douglas. It dates from 1871 and is held in the collection of the National Galleries Scotland.
About this work
Overview
Wishart Preaching against Mariolatry is a painting completed in 1871 by William Fettes Douglas, a Scottish artist and later President of the Royal Scottish Academy. The work is executed in oil paint.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts George Wishart, a 16th-century Scottish reformer, delivering a sermon against the veneration of the Virgin Mary, amidst a crowd of listeners in a outdoor setting, possibly a town square or market.
Technique & Style
The painting is characterized by a detailed style, associated with the Pre-Raphaelite movement. The artist's use of color and composition conveys a sense of energy and movement, achieved through techniques such as glazing.
History & Provenance
The painting was created in 1871 by William Fettes Douglas, who was associated with the Royal Scottish Academy, an institution he later led as President.
Artist & collection
Artist
Sir William Fettes Douglas (1822–1891) was a Scottish painter and art connoisseur, rising to be President of the Royal Scottish Academy.
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