Angelen, mozaïek, Palatijnse kapel, Palermo
between 1897 and 1903
Famous for his glamorous society portraits, John Singer Sargent took a break from high society to travel and study architectural masterpieces. Here, he captures the golden glow of the 12th-century Byzantine mosaics inside the Palatine Chapel in Palermo, Sicily, using loose, fluid watercolor washes. Instead of creating a rigid copy of the ancient angels, Sargent's sketchy style brings a sense of movement and light to the sacred figures. It's a fascinating glimpse into how a master painter studied and reinterpreted the art of the past during his travels.
- Technique
- Watercolor
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