The artwork named “Chrysis,” created by Paul Delvaux in 1967, is an oil painting on canvas representing the Surrealism art movement. It is a portrait measuring 160 x 140 cm. The painting presents a meticulously detailed and surreal scene, characteristic of Delvaux’s distinct style.
In the artwork, a nude woman with fair skin and long blond hair stands in an enigmatic, dreamlike setting. She holds a lit candle in her right hand, lighting a pathway in front of her. A crimson and black carpet extends from the foreground towards a building with a stairway leading to a door in the background. The setting is shrouded in darkness, with the dim light from streetlamps and the candle creating a mysterious and contemplative atmosphere. The composition and elements contribute to an otherworldly and hauntingly serene ambiance, evoking a sense of stillness and quiet introspection.
