Spirito di Palazzo Veneziano 2010 - 2025

Alexander Bobkin

Original oil on canvasOil paintPaint
120 ⨯ 100 ⨯ 3 cm
ConditionExcellent
Price on request

Studio Alexander Bobkin

• About the artwork
  In “Spirit of Palazzo Veneziano,” Bobkin captures the essence of a bygone era in a single moment of reflection and decay. Only in solitude can one hear the true voice of the past. The walls of the palazzo, once adorned with the masterpieces of Giorgione and Titian, now whisper only fragments of their former glory. The Venetian red background evokes the grandeur of the Venetian families, once so powerful and mysterious, their lives intertwined with intrigue and secrets.
  
  The portrait shows a vague figure, perhaps a doge, staring at us from a shadowy netherworld. His scepter, partly hidden in the shadows, and the dagger, sharp and ready, symbolize the duality of power and vulnerability. The animated atmosphere suggests a living past, where each brushstroke forms a poetic text, echoing “Death in Venice” and “In the Light of Venice.”
  
  Bobkin invites us to encounter this spirit, not just as spectators, but as participants in an ancient drama. The palazzo remains a place of discovery, where every creaking floorboard and faded fresco tells a story. Thus, we are reminded that even in decay, beauty and history go hand in hand, and that the spirits of the past still have a powerful presence in the present.
  
  Spirito di Palazzo Veneziano | 120 x 100 cm | Oil on linen
  Edition: Original oil painting
  Provenance: Directly from the artist
• About the artist

  Alexander Bobkin (1952), born in Siberia and based in Nijmegen since 1991, is an artist whose paintings trace a fascinating journey along the boundaries of reality. His works are imbued with a spiritual and mystical atmosphere, transforming the everyday into a source of profound meaning.

  Ordinary objects and encounters — the sorrow of a weeping hare, the presence of a glass of water, or fleeting human interactions — are elevated into symbolic stories, rendered in oil on large, striking canvases.

  Bobkin’s art is not merely a reflection of the world around us, but a passage into the essence of our cultural heritage. His paintings serve as windows to the human soul, bridging the ordinary and the transcendent, and anchoring mysticism in paint.

  His unique vision invites viewers to explore the deeper layers of life, uncover hidden meanings, and embrace the mysteries of existence. Today, his works are part of museum, gallery, and private collections worldwide.

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