It Was a Religious Mystery

Maurice Denis

Cleveland Museum of Art

It Was a Religious Mystery by Maurice Denis: The artwork features a woman with long hair and a dark top, viewed from the side. The woman's facial features are not fully detailed; she has both hands raised near her chest. The artwork's color palette includes shades of gray, blue, yellow, and brown. The woman's body and head are turned to the right; a smaller figure is depicted to her right. The background consists of faint lines and shapes in various colors. The artwork is signed by the artist in the bottom-right corner. The image appears on a white background with a rough edge. The overall style of the artwork is soft and subdued.