St Jan Kanty before Our Lady (1865)
Aleksander Kotsis1865 · Portrait · Public domain
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Provenance and rights
- Rights
- Public domain (artist died 1877)
Specifications
- Year
- 1865
- Nationality / school
- Polish
- Lifespan
- 1836–1877
About the artwork
"St Jan Kanty before Our Lady" (1865) is a work by Aleksander Kotsis. Religion in brief: Buddhist painting, Hindu devotional imagery, and Islamic calligraphy and ornament each have conventions of their own. Religious painting is among the largest bodies of art ever made, from altarpieces, icons, and illuminated manuscripts to devotional prints. Context for 1865: Japanese prints reached Europe in large numbers and influenced many artists, while photography changed what painting needed to do. In the 1890s, colour lithography and Art Nouveau made the illustrated poster a celebrated art form. It is listed in the Religion collection. The image is in portrait orientation.
"St Jan Kanty before Our Lady" is shown in the onlly.art catalogue for reference and browsing. A portrait format suits narrow wall spaces, hallways, and the area beside a door or window. Religious subjects rely on symbolism, gesture, and layered painterly drama, so they tend to read best in calm and composed interiors. Browsing works by the same artist, or from the same period, is a good way to compare styles before choosing what suits your space.
About the artist
Polish, 1836–1877
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