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Tribute Money

Unknown

1608

chalk

paper

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Renaissance Baroque Religious

Dominant colour

Tribute Money is a 1608 chalk by Unknown, a Renaissance work, held at National Gallery of Art.

Who painted this?: Unknown
When & what style?: 1608 · Renaissance
Where can I see it?: National Gallery of Art

About this work

The image shows a group of men gathered around Jesus, who is holding a coin. The men are dressed in robes and head coverings, and they appear to be engaged in a discussion. Jesus is pointing to the coin, and his facial expression suggests that he is making a point. In the background, there is a wall with a window, which adds depth to the scene. The overall atmosphere of the image is one of contemplation and discussion. This image is reminiscent of the work of artists who used chiaroscuro, a technique that uses strong contrasts between light and dark to create a sense of volume and depth.