(Article: VS-20253-522)
Before you is a canvas that invites you to touch eternity and feel the peace that comes from contemplating spiritual shrines. The painting depicts the majestic ancient Church of the Transfiguration of the Lord, majestically rising against the backdrop of a clear, blue sky.
The central place on the canvas is occupied by the temple itself, presented as a complex, multi-level architectural composition. To the left of the viewer rises the central dome, crowned with a bright yellow cross. It is echoed, located slightly to the right, by a multi-tiered bell tower, also crowned with a golden cross. The domes of the temple and the bell tower have a pronounced green color, which gives them solemnity and reminds of eternal life. The massive walls of the temple are made in light, sandy-beige tones, emphasizing the monumentality of the building. The composition of the temple is asymmetrical, with protruding parts, which gives it dynamism and makes the perception more voluminous.
There are no human figures in the painting. This, however, does not make it empty. The absence of people emphasizes the antiquity and eternity of the temple, creating a sense of timelessness and allowing the viewer to feel part of history, alone with their thoughts and spiritual experiences.
The color palette is dominated by calm, harmonious tones. The sky is painted in soft shades of blue, with the inclusion of voluminous, textured clouds. The clouds, painted in white and light gray strokes, create a sense of movement and airiness. The walls of the temple have a warm, pastel shade, emphasized by the golden glow of the crosses. Green domes and roofs add a bright, but not flashy accent. The background landscape, depicting hilly terrain, is made in earthy, brown-ocher tones. The lighting is soft, diffused, as if the day is drawing to an end, creating a sense of peace and quiet.
The style of the painting can be described as naive realism or folk primitivism. It is distinguished by the simplicity of forms, expressive texture of brushstrokes and immediacy of perception. Despite some naivety of execution, the painting conveys an atmosphere of solemnity, peace and reverence. It evokes associations with Russian folk tales, with a sense of antiquity and spiritual fortitude.
There is no text in the presented image.
The painting is constructed on the principle of a frontal image, with a slight angle. The main object - the temple - occupies most of the canvas, attracting all attention. It confidently stands on a hill, the base of which goes into the lower part of the painting. The area around the temple is depicted schematically, but detailed to the extent of conveying the texture. Brown, ocher shades of the earth, turning into darker areas, create a feeling of a natural, slightly overgrown landscape. The upper part of the background - the sky with clouds - surrounds the temple, emphasizing its loneliness and aspiration to the sky. Simple but expressive texture of brushstrokes gives the image three-dimensionality and enlivens it.
This painting is not just a depiction of a church, but an invitation to dialogue with the past, to understand spiritual values and find inner peace.
Artwork's condition:
Perfect
Year of creation of the painting:
2025
Artwork Type:
Original Artwork (One Of A Kind)
Style:
Spiritual Art
Technic:
Oil
Support or surface:
Canvas
Topic:
Spirituality
Size:
Medium
Width:
60 cm
Height:
50 cm
Thickness:
2 cm
Framing:
Not (or not applicable)
Ships From: Austria
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