SERB 993

This oil painting titled "Church of the Annunciation of the Holy Mother of God" captures the serene beauty of a religious edifice ensconced in the embrace of nature. The artwork is executed with palpable energy, utilizing the impasto technique where thick, textured strokes of oil paint are layered on the canvas to create a vivid, three-dimensional effect. The church itself, perhaps the titular Annunciation of the Holy Mother of God, rises majestically in the center of the composition. It is rendered in warm, golden hues that draw the eye to its ornate architecture, featuring a prominent dome topped with a cross, symbolizing the sacred within. The gold and brown tones of the structure suggest a richness and history, the patina of age and the glow of the divine. Surrounding the church is a lush tableau of greenery, depicted in varying shades of green and yellow, conveying a sense of vibrant, living foliage. These heavy brushstrokes give the leaves and trees a dynamic texture, as if they are rustling in a gentle breeze. This thick vegetation not only frames the building but also conveys the sense of a church that is both protected and veiled by the natural world around it. Above, the sky is a mélange of whites and blues, with hints of yellow, suggesting a time of day where the sun plays hide and seek with the clouds, casting dynamic light and shadow across the scene. This interaction of light seems to divine a sense of quietude and reverence appropriate to the setting. In the foreground, the earthy tones of the ground are painted with energetic strokes of yellows and greens, suggesting a well-trodden path or a lush carpet of grass leading up to the church, inviting the viewer to enter the scene, to perhaps seek solace or to reflect within the sanctified walls. This artwork masterfully balances the man-made with the natural, the solidity of the church contrasting with the organic forms that envelop it. It evokes a spiritual narrative, suggesting that this place of worship is not merely a structure but a part of the larger creation, seamlessly integrated into the tranquility of its surroundings. It's a visual hymn to the beauty of sacred spaces and their harmony with nature.

*** ABOUT THIS PAINTING ***
* TITLE: "Church of the Annunciation of the Holy Mother of God"
* ARTISTS: Serdyuk Boris Petrovich
* SIZE: 23x30 cm/'9.05x11.81 inches'
* MEDIUM: oil, cardboard
* HAND PAINTED: Original painting from our collection
* CONDITION: we tried to convey the maximum information with the help of photos about this product

About the artists: Serdyuk Boris Petrovich was born on June 30, 1960 in the city of Konotop Sumy region. He graduated from the Yuri-Polish Pedagogical College (artistic and graphic department). The first exhibitions took place in Konotop in the 90's. Since 1999 - a free artist. Now lives and works in the city of Kremenchug, Poltava region.

Additional Information: Framing option availabe at extra cost. Feel free to inquire.

Reserve: $195.00

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