{"product_id":"christ-walking-on-water-julius-sergius-von-klever","title":"Christ Walking on Water - Julius Sergius von Klever","description":"\u003cp\u003eA dramatic religious scene by Julius Sergius von Klever, depicting Christ walking upon a turbulent, golden-lit sea.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJulius Sergius von Klever, a painter associated with the Imperial Academy of Arts in Saint Petersburg, is recognised for his atmospheric depictions of nature and dramatic lighting. In this work, the artist explores a biblical narrative through a moody, tonal approach. The composition centres on the figure of Christ, who appears as a calm, vertical presence amidst the turbulent, dark sea.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe artist employs a restricted palette dominated by deep browns, ochres, and muted golds. The light source, a low-hanging sun obscured by heavy clouds, creates a halo effect behind the figure. This backlighting illuminates the crests of the waves, casting a golden path across the water that leads the eye toward the foreground. To the left, a small boat struggles against the swell, providing a sense of scale and narrative tension.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVon Klever demonstrates a mastery of texture in his rendering of the sea. The paint application varies from smooth, thin glazes in the sky to thick, impasto strokes that define the foam and movement of the water. The contrast between the stillness of the central figure and the chaotic energy of the environment is a characteristic feature of his style. This piece reflects the late nineteenth-century interest in combining religious themes with the dramatic possibilities of atmospheric weather conditions. The work avoids excessive detail, opting instead for a focus on mood and the interplay of light and shadow to convey the gravity of the scene.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/de\/products\/man-in-a-tropical-forest-standing-by-water-johannes-christiaan-d-arnaud-gerkens-1\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eMan in a Tropical Forest, Standing by Water - Johannes Christiaan d' Arnaud Gerkens — Johannes Christiaan d' Arnaud Gerkens\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/de\/products\/que-viene-el-coco-francisco-de-goya\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eQue viene el Coco - Francisco de Goya — Francisco de Goya\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Julius Sergius von Klever","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58791307379023,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58791314096463,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58791314129231,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58791314161999,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58791314194767,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58791314227535,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58791314260303,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58791314293071,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58791314325839,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58791314358607,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58791314391375,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58791314424143,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Christ-Walking-on-Water_Poster_CompositorV1_1789499276210.jpg?v=1789499407","url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.co.uk\/de\/products\/christ-walking-on-water-julius-sergius-von-klever","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}