Walk of monks to Mount Athos monastery 1905

"Walk of monks to Mount Athos monastery" (1905) by Hermann David Salomon Corrodi is a romantic depiction of a group of monks walking towards a monastery, illuminated by the bright moonlight. The painting, finished the year of the artist's death, showcases a serene scene with a dramatic backdrop of jagged cliffs and a peaceful sea. Corrodi captures the atmosphere of a sacred pilgrimage with his use of soft light and a sense of mystery, typical of his work. The painting is a fine example of the artistic interest in depicting religious themes during the late 19th century.