Gospel in the Jungle
1897
oil
canvas
From the collection of Pinacoteca de São Paulo
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Benedito Calixto
Benedito Calixto de Jesus (14 October 1853 – 31 May 1927) was a Brazilian painter.
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oil
canvas
From the collection of Pinacoteca de São Paulo
Gospel in the Jungle is a 1897 oil by Benedito Calixto, a Impressionism work, held at Pinacoteca de São Paulo.
This painting depicts a man standing in a jungle, dressed in a long black robe. He is holding a book in his left hand and raising his right hand upwards. A large tiger is crouched on the ground to his left, looking up at him. The man's attire and the book he holds suggest that he is a religious figure, possibly a priest or missionary. The jungle setting and the presence of the tiger add a sense of danger and uncertainty to the scene. The artist's use of light and shadow creates a sense of depth and atmosphere in the painting. Look up Pinacoteca do Estado de Sao Paulo.
Benedito Calixto de Jesus (14 October 1853 – 31 May 1927) was a Brazilian painter.
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