The artwork “Katolikos Hrimyan near Emiadzin” was created by artist Ivan Aivazovsky in 1895 using oil on canvas media. Reflecting the Romanticism art movement, this portrait measures 162 x 107 cm.
The artwork portrays a dignified figure with a prominent beard, dressed in long, dark, ecclesiastical robes, standing in an outdoor pastoral setting accompanied by a flock of sheep. The expansive background features rugged mountains and clear skies, suggesting a landscape imbued with serene and contemplative qualities. The composition captures a moment of quietude and reverence, harmonizing human presence with nature’s tranquility. Notably, the use of diffused light enhances the ethereal atmosphere, a characteristic element in Aivazovsky’s rendering of natural scenes.
