St. Cecilia 1938

"St. Cecilia" is a 1938 painting by Konstantinos Parthenis. The artwork depicts a female figure, likely the Christian saint, St. Cecilia, known for her musical patronage. Rendered with a subtle color palette and a hazy, almost dreamlike quality, the figure is partially obscured by soft lines and washes of color. The blurred outlines suggest movement and musical vibration, echoing the subject's connection to music. This painting exemplifies Parthenis' unique style, which was characterized by a synthesis of classical and modern artistic elements. "St. Cecilia" is currently housed in the National Art Gallery (Alexandros Soutzos Museum) in Athens, Greece.