The artwork, titled “Frieze of Prophets” by artist John Singer Sargent, was created in 1895 and is part of the Neoclassicism art movement. It is a religious painting located in the Boston Public Library in Boston, Massachusetts, United States.
The “Frieze of Prophets” exhibits a dignified array of eleven life-sized figures, each draped in distinct, voluminous robes, representing various prophets from religious texts. Central to the painting, an angelic figure with outspread wings stands dominantly, holding tablets inscribed with commandments. The surrounding prophets are depicted in meditative and slightly animated poses, their expressions solemn and contemplative. The background is a rich, golden hue, providing a radiant backdrop that enhances the sanctity and grandeur of the scene. Hebrew inscriptions run horizontally above the heads of the prophets, adding to the sacred atmosphere of the composition. The painting’s detailed rendering and harmonious composition reflect Sargent’s mastery and the influence of Neoclassicism, imbuing the artwork with a timeless reverence.
