Archontariki lavra Mount Athos 1924

"Archontariki Lavra Mount Athos" is a 1924 painting by the Greek artist Spyros Papaloukas (1892–1957). The painting depicts the interior of a room on Mount Athos, a monastic community in Greece. The simple composition features a table set for a meal with a decanter and glass, a plate with a piece of fruit, and a knife. The table is set against the backdrop of two beds, with the left bed partially visible. The artist uses muted tones and loose brushstrokes to capture the sense of quiet and serenity of the monastic setting. The composition is reminiscent of Post-Impressionist painters, with the use of muted tones and a focus on light and form. The painting reflects the artist's interest in capturing the everyday life of ordinary people in their surroundings.