Consoler of Monsters | Kazimierz Stabrowski | 1920 17th Century with bright lava flows and

with bright lava flows and a plume of glowing ash and smoke ascending into the night sky

theatrical lighting and graveyard setting heighten the painting’s mood of dread and psychological conflict

is a dramatic and highly detailed depiction of the historic battle between Alexander the Great and Darius III of Persia

This painting by Evariste Gustave De Buck (1892-1974) portrays a tranquil snowy landscape illuminated by a striking sunset

Consoler of Monsters | Kazimierz Stabrowski | 1920 17th Century with bright lava flows and"Consoler of Monsters" by Kazimierz Stabrowski, depicts a radiant, ethereal figure, seemingly a benevolent being or an angelic entity, comforting an assortment of creatures that could be described as monstrous or suffering. The beings surrounding the central figure seem to be looking up for solace or guidance. The palette is rich with contrasting colours, with the darkness of the night sky set against the warm glow emanating from the figure. The