“Excursion to the Ecumenical Council,” an artwork created by Fernando Botero in 1972, is a notable piece belonging to the Naïve Art (Primitivism) movement. As a landscape genre painting, it encapsulates the distinctive style of Botero, characterized by exaggerated proportions and a playful, whimsical aesthetic.
The artwork depicts a serene countryside scene, with rolling hills and a winding path that draws the viewer’s eye into the distance. Bathed in soft, warm light, the landscape exudes tranquility, enhanced by the lush, golden-hued trees on the right side of the composition. In the foreground, a solitary figure dressed in a red ecclesiastical robe walks along the path with a staff in hand, adding a touch of human presence to the otherwise natural setting. The meticulously painted details, such as the grazing cow and scattered rocks, contribute to the idyllic and pastoral atmosphere. Botero’s unique stylistic approach lends the artwork a sense of charm and gentle satire, inviting viewers to reflect on the relationship between humans and their environment.