Johanna
The Narrative
This work is a visual exploration of the legend of Pope Johanna, who is said to have ascended the Holy See in the 9th century as the learned Johannes Anglicus.
The narrative of the woman who, within a purely male hierarchy, fought her way to the very top through her knowledge and was only exposed by giving birth to a child during a procession, serves here as the foundation for a modern deconstruction.
Instead of depicting the figure in a historical manner, the composition utilizes a sacral austerity to address the tension between power and erasure.
The striking red bar that breaks the figure's countenance functions as a direct symbol of the damnatio memoriae – that systematic purging from ecclesiastical chronicles that befell Joan after her discovery.
The vibrant crimson of the geometry combines the clerical dignity of the office with the human physics that ultimately became her undoing. Isolated on the white pedestal, Joan appears like a timeless statue stepping out of the shadows of history.
The almost hovering gesture of her hand contrasts with the harsh, architectural lines of the halo, illustrating the conflict between individual destiny and the unrelenting dogma of the institution.
Thus, "Johanna" becomes a monument to the truth that remains hidden behind the censorship of the past.
"Through a masterfully controlled Chiaroscuro and uncompromising geometric interventions, the artist unearths the suppressed feminine archetype from the layers of history, transforming an ancient myth into a powerful visual manifesto on identity and institutional silence."
Artwork Specifications
Year of Creation
2026
Medium & Master Standard
Produced as a strictly limited museum-grade edition utilizing the state-of-the-art ChromaLuxe dye-sublimation process on premium aluminium. This archival method ensures unsurpassed brilliance, depth, and certified UV resistance tested for over 60 years. Due to its advanced composition, the artwork is inherently water- and scratch-resistant, offering ultimate durability without the need for protective glass.
Framing & Presentation
Each work is delivered fully archival-mounted and elegantly showcased within a bespoke wooden floating frame, meticulously selected to complement the piece and provide a sophisticated, gallery-ready presentation.
Limited Edition & Dimensions
Strictly limited to a definitive total of only 20 pieces worldwide across all formats, structured as follows:
120 x 160cm | Edition of 1 (Unique Piece)
75 x 100 cm | Edition of 3
50 x 68 cm | Edition of 5
30x40 cm | Edition of 11
Notarial Certification & Catalogue Raisonné
To guarantee the absolute integrity, market exclusivity, and strict verifiability of the limitation, the complete commercial edition is legally bound by an affidavit drawn up and certified by a public notary. This statutory declaration explicitly references the official Catalogue Raisonné of the artist and irrevocably bars any future reproduction or reissue of the work for sale outside of these registered specifications.
Authentication
Every single work undergoes a personal final inspection by the artist. To guarantee its provenance, each piece is individually hand-signed and numbered on the reverse. A signed Certificate of Authenticity (CoA) is included with every acquisition, confirming its status as an original part of the limited edition.
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