szkice do kompozycji ‘Golgota’ 1880 - 1885

Here we have preliminary sketches for the composition ‘Golgota’ by Henryk Siemiradzki. The work consists of several sketches, each a constellation of lines that define figures and landscapes. Siemiradzki’s use of line invites us to consider how the composition conveys emotional and narrative weight. The sketches on the left depict figures at the foot of the cross, while another sketch captures a distant landscape, creating a play between foreground and background. The composition is not just a depiction of a scene, but a structured arrangement of visual elements that prompt us to question the relationships between the participants, their setting, and the events unfolding. The arrangement of the sketches within the composition, their varying perspectives and scales, suggests a deconstruction of traditional modes of representation. This invites us to engage with the work not as a static image but as a dynamic field of inquiry, where form and content converge to challenge our understanding of space, narrative, and meaning.