1866
oil
canvas
From the collection of National Museum in Kraków
Opłakane apostolstwo is a 1866 oil by Wojciech Gerson, held at National Museum in Kraków.
The painting depicts a chaotic scene of people in various states of distress, with some lying on the ground and others standing or walking. In the foreground, a group of people are gathered around a figure on the ground, while in the background, a building is visible with smoke rising from it. The sky above is cloudy and gray. A closer look reveals a sense of urgency and panic among the people, with some appearing to be fleeing from the scene. The artist's use of color and composition creates a sense of tension and drama, drawing the viewer's attention to the central figures. This painting is reminiscent of the work of artist Wojciech Gerson.
Wojciech Gerson (Polish: ; 1 July 1831 – 25 February 1901) was a Polish painter, educator, architect and art critic who was one of the foremost representatives of the Polish school of Realism during the foreign Partitions of Poland.
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