“Angel, I will follow you” is an artwork created by Jacek Malczewski in the year 1901. This piece, executed in oil on a panel, belongs to the Art Nouveau (Modern) movement and measures 34.5 by 28 cm. The artwork is a religious painting, exemplifying Malczewski’s distinctive style and thematic exploration within this genre.
The artwork depicts an ethereal angel, prominently located in the foreground, facing away from the viewer with its expansive, glowing wings partially folded. The angel, adorned with a laurel wreath and dressed in flowing, pastel robes, exudes a powerful yet serene presence. Opposite the angel stands a small child, gazing up in admiration and wonder, holding a hat and basket. Surrounding them, the scene is set in a rural landscape under a broad, luminous sky interspersed with clouds. Geese are gathered around the child, adding to the bucolic atmosphere. In the distance, elements of farm life, including a structure resembling a windmill, can be observed. The intricate detail, vibrant colors, and symbolic interplay between the divine and the earthly are hallmarks of Malczewski’s work within the Art Nouveau movement.
