Giclée (inkography) on paper , 72x56.5 cm in light passe-partout .Signed in pencil at the bottom: edition number 1/19, title "KATEDRA II", artist's signature "Yerka"
"Cathedral II" is one of the most iconic compositions by Jacek Yerka, a leading representative of Polish fantastic realism. The work depicts a monumental, organic structure rising from a sheet of dark water, which combines features of Gothic architecture with natural forms. The artist's characteristic precise handling of light brings out a golden glow from within the structure, creating a mystical, oneiric atmosphere. The work is characterized by extraordinary attention to detail and masterful technique, referring to the techniques of old Dutch masters such as Hieronymus Bosch and Jan van Eyck.
Jacek Yerka is a world-renowned Polish painter, a graduate of the Faculty of Fine Arts at the Nicolaus Copernicus University in Toruń. His work, described as visionary surrealism, is highly regarded by collectors both in Poland and abroad. In 1995, the artist was honored with the prestigious World Fantasy Award for best artist. Yerka's works are in numerous private and museum collections, being synonymous with good taste and high-end fantasy painting.
