The Church of the Pantanassa, Naxos 1928

"The Church of the Pantanassa, Naxos" was painted in 1928, the year of Konstantinos Maleas’ death. The painting depicts a traditional Greek church with a white-washed dome, and is characterized by the use of strong brushstrokes and a light palette, typical of Maleas' style. The artist focused on capturing the vibrant light and colors of the Greek landscape and the serenity of the church, a theme that runs through his body of work. The work is a fine example of the artist’s fascination with Greek culture and architecture, rendered in a painterly and impressionistic manner.