Easter Procession, St. Marks

1898

Maurice Prendergast brings the chaos and beauty of an 1898 Easter procession at St. Mark's Basilica to life with this vibrant watercolor. You can almost hear the shuffling feet as figures in white robes carry a striking red banner and golden crosses through a dense crowd of onlookers in their Sunday best. The church's ornate architecture, packed with rows of statues and a massive hanging lamp, looms over the scene in a loose, Post-Impressionist style. Prendergast was fascinated by crowds and public spectacles, and this Venetian snapshot perfectly captures his eye for colorful, bustling gatherings.

Technique: Watercolor

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