Dawn, Santa Cruz Basilica, Cochin

Another painting from my trip to India last year, this one virtually a two-day painting. In a way this painting was just an excuse to try out a new way of doing reflections that was initiated in "A Sidestreet In Madurai". Due to the Portuguese colonial past there is a strong Christian presence in Cochin, this Catholic church being one of the oldest in India although the present building only dates back to Victorian times. The blue building is a shrine to the Virgin Mary. 18 1/2" x 18 1/2" oil on board.