Portrét farára Zemana 1941

Jozef Hanula painted this portrait of Farár Zeman using oil on canvas. There's a wonderful softness to the brushstrokes, as though the painting came together with care and patience. You can almost feel the artist considering each mark. The palette here is muted, and that gives it a kind of seriousness, but look closer. See how the tones shift in the shadows of his black robes, and the pink of his shirt. I love the way Hanula has painted the hands holding the book – they’re not overly detailed but they're full of character. They tell their own story. The muted hues and attention to detail remind me of the work of Whistler, but perhaps with a little more warmth. Ultimately, this portrait invites us into a quiet space of contemplation. It’s about more than just capturing a likeness; it’s about conveying something deeper, something about the human condition. And that, for me, is what art is all about.