Children surprised by a storm – Procession of children

In Witold Wojtkiewicz's “Children surprised by a storm – Procession of children,” a group of young figures, some in elaborate costumes, huddle together under a looming, dark sky. The scene feels both whimsical and unsettling, as if a children's play has been interrupted by an unexpected, almost theatrical, natural event. The tempera on canvas gives the colors a muted, almost chalky quality, enhancing the dreamlike atmosphere. A sense of vulnerability pervades the canvas, with the children's wide eyes and huddled forms suggesting both fear and a childlike resilience. This work, painted in 1900, captures a moment of dramatic tension, blending elements of fantasy with a stark, emotional reality.