Artwork

Poem of the Soul - Passage of the soul

Poem of the Soul - Passage of the soul, by Louis Janmot, oil
Poem of the Soul - Passage of the soul, by Louis Janmot, oil

Poem of the Soul - Passage of the soul is an oil painting by Louis Janmot. It is held in the collection of the Museum of Fine Arts of Lyon.

About this work

Overview

'Poem of the Soul - Passage of the soul' is an oil painting created by Louis Janmot in 1896.

Subject & Meaning

The painting depicts a serene scene of a woman in white, holding a baby, surrounded by numerous angels and figures in the sky, some on clouds, others in descent. The predominantly white, blue, and brown color palette contributes to the ethereal atmosphere.

Technique & Style

Janmot's use of oil paint achieves a soft, dreamlike quality, emphasizing the spiritual nature of the scene.

History & Provenance

The painting is part of the collection at the Museum of Fine Arts of Lyon.

Artist & collection

Portrait of Louis Janmot

Artist

Louis Janmot

Louis Janmot (1814–1892) was an artist, born in Lyon.