“Climb to the Monastery” is an artwork by Giorgio de Chirico, created in 1908. This piece, executed in oil on canvas, belongs to the Metaphysical art movement and falls under the genre of genre painting.
The artwork portrays a winding path that ascends towards a monastery situated on a hillside. Along the path, several figures clothed in dark robes appear to be making their way upwards, proceeding with a sense of purposefulness toward the destination. The scene is enveloped in a somber and muted palette, reflecting a contemplative atmosphere. The monastery, positioned near the canvas’s upper right corner, stands as a solitary structure with a cross atop it, against a backdrop of a dusky sky. This composition evokes a sense of spiritual journey and mystery characteristic of Metaphysical art.
