Vision After the Sermon
Gauguin's breakthrough painting shows Breton women experiencing a vision of Jacob wrestling with the angel — the red ground separating the real from the supernatural. The flat, Japanese-influenced composition and anti-naturalistic red were revolutionary. Van Gogh's influence is visible throughout.
Color Mood
Supernaturally bold. The vermillion ground is the most radical color decision in 19th century painting — it separates the real from the visionary with a single flat, impossible red. Nothing like it had been done before.
Scottish National Gallery, Edinburgh
Primary Colors
The dominant colors that define the overall mood and atmosphere of the work.
Secondary Colors
Supporting colors that add depth, contrast, and visual interest.
Tertiary Colors
Accent and detail colors that complete the composition.