1598
unspecified
From the collection of Uffizi Gallery
chiamata di san pietro che cammina sulle acque is a 1598 unspecified by Alessandro Allori, a Mannerism work, held at Uffizi Gallery.
This painting depicts a scene of Jesus Christ standing on the shore, reaching out to a man in the water. The man, dressed in a blue tunic and orange cape, is kneeling in the water with his arms outstretched towards Jesus. In the background, a boat filled with people is visible, and a castle sits atop a hill on the shore. The painting features a predominantly blue and green color scheme, with touches of red and orange. One interesting detail in the painting is the way the artist has used light and shadow to create a sense of depth and dimensionality. The figures in the foreground are well-lit, while the background is shrouded in shadow, creating a sense of atmosphere and mood. If you're interested in learning more about the artist behind this painting, you might want to look up Alessandro Allori.
Alessandro di Cristofano di Lorenzo del Bronzino Allori (Florence, 31 May 1535 – 22 September 1607) was an Italian painter of the late Mannerist Florentine school.
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