The Virgin Mary
- Artist
- Konstantinos Parthenis
- Date
- c.1940 - c.1942
- Style
- Expressionism
- Genre
- Religious painting
- Location
- National Art Gallery (Alexandros Soutzos Museum)
"The Virgin Mary" is a captivating religious painting housed in the National Gallery in Athens. Created on a canvas, it exemplifies skilled use of oil paints to evoke depth and emotion. The artwork, while rooted in traditional religious themes, also incorporates elements of Expressionism, highlighting Mary’s serene yet powerful presence. This painting offers viewers both spiritual insight and artistic innovation, reflecting Greece’s rich history in combining religious devotion with evolving artistic styles across centuries.
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