Saints en procession

lucoliviermerson

abstract painting

possibly oil pastel

handmade artwork painting

oil painting

acrylic on canvas

underpainting

painting painterly

painting art

watercolor

expressionist

"Saints en procession" is a painting by Luc-Olivier Merson, a renowned French Symbolist artist known for his religious works. The artwork features a procession of saints against a celestial backdrop, each figure adorned with symbolic attributes and halos. The composition utilizes the artist's signature style, marked by a flat, decorative aesthetic and a heightened sense of spirituality. The depiction evokes a sense of sacred reverence and underscores the profound themes of faith and piety prevalent in Merson's work.