Saint Paul

Description

Painting: Acrylic on Canvas.

One could see this painting as an example of a portrait with “inherent movement”.  Although a fixed head is presented, it has intrinsic mobility.  This is due to 1) the bright illumination of the face, 2) the right eyebrow (as we look), 3) the hand that points to above, 4) the “examining gaze” characterized by great thoughtful mobility, showing the unbridled concern of the gaze which is constantly questioned.

Keywords: Icon, Apostle, Paul, Ecstatic, Portrait, Saint

Subjects: Religion, Spirituality

Styles: Expressionism, Portraiture

Mediums: Acrylic

Materials: Canvas