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The Monastery of San Pedro (Our Lady of the Snows), 1879 (oil on canvas)
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The Monastery of San Pedro (Our Lady of the Snows), 1879 (oil on canvas)
5673766 The Monastery of San Pedro (Our Lady of the Snows), 1879 (oil on canvas) by Church, Frederic Edwin (1826-1900); 118.8 x 183.2 cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH, USA; (add.info.: The location has been subject to scholarly debate but may be from Churchs travels through the Ecuadorean Andes nearly a quarter century earlier.
An allegory of spiritual salvation: a backlit monastery on a dramatic cliff overlooks a shadowed foreground where a solitary figure navigates a rugged path.); American, out of copyright
Media ID 23585306
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Americas Andean Atmospheric Ecuador Foothills Harmony Hudson River School Monastery Mountain Range Retreat Salvation Shrine Snow Capped Snow Topped Spiritual Sublime Tranquil Tranquility Allegorical
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The Monastery of San Pedro (Our Lady of the Snows), 1879
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is a captivating oil painting by Frederic Edwin Church that depicts an allegory of spiritual salvation. The print showcases a backlit monastery perched on a dramatic cliff, overlooking a shadowed foreground where a solitary figure navigates through a rugged path. This mesmerizing artwork, measuring 118.8 x 183.2 cm, is housed in the Cleveland Museum of Art in Ohio, USA. The location depicted in this painting has been debated among scholars but is believed to be inspired by Church's travels through the Ecuadorean Andes nearly twenty-five years prior to creating this masterpiece. The snow-capped mountains and serene mountain range create an atmospheric landscape that exudes tranquility and harmony. This sublime depiction captures the essence of Christian spirituality and religious retreat within nature's grandeur. The figure on the path symbolizes mankind's journey towards salvation amidst challenging circumstances. As part of the Hudson River School movement, Church masterfully utilizes light and shadow to create depth and drama in his composition. The sunlight illuminating the monastery against the darkened foreground adds to its ethereal beauty. "The Monastery of San Pedro (Our Lady of the Snows)" invites viewers into an awe-inspiring South American setting while evoking contemplation about one's own spiritual journey. It stands as a testament to Church's skill as an American painter who sought to capture both natural landscapes and profound human experiences through his artistry.
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