Artwork

Fest St. Maria in einer Kirche in Venedig

Fest St. Maria in einer Kirche in Venedig, by Franz Russ the Younger, unspecified, 1898
Fest St. Maria in einer Kirche in Venedig, by Franz Russ the Younger, unspecified, 1898

Fest St. Maria in einer Kirche in Venedig is an unspecified painting by the Post-Impressionist artist Franz Russ the Younger. It dates from 1898 and is held in the collection of the Kunsthistorisches Museum. Fest St.

About this work

Overview

Fest St. Maria in einer Kirche in Venedig is a 1898 painting by Franz Russ the Younger, depicting a serene church interior scene.

Subject & Meaning

The painting shows three women and a girl in a dimly lit church space, engaged in preparing flowers, with the girl holding a bouquet. The tranquil atmosphere suggests a moment of quiet devotion or preparation for a religious celebration, possibly related to St. Maria.

Technique & Style

Characterized by loose brushstrokes, the work conveys a soft, dreamy ambiance. Notably, the colored light streaming through a large window, resembling stained glass, introduces warm hues to the otherwise plain interior.

History & Provenance

Created in 1898, the painting is part of the collection at the Kunsthistorisches Museum.

Artist & collection