Desecrated Shrine 1895

"Desecrated Shrine" (1895) by Vardges Sureniants depicts the aftermath of a violent attack on a religious site. The painting, housed in the National Gallery of Armenia, showcases a somber scene of a church interior. Scattered books, a broken candlestick, and a lifeless body lying on the stone floor evoke a sense of devastation and loss. The painting is a powerful testament to the fragility of faith and the lasting impact of religious persecution.