Christ Healing the Sick (sketch)
1780
oil
canvas
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
About the artist
1780
oil
canvas
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
Christ Healing the Sick (sketch) is a 1780 oil by Benjamin West, a Neoclassicism work, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.
This painting depicts a scene of healing, with a central figure surrounded by others. The central figure is dressed in white, with their hands raised in a gesture of healing. The surrounding figures are shown in various states of distress, with some kneeling or reaching out towards the central figure. The painting is done in oil paint, with a focus on warm colors that evoke a sense of comfort and solace. The brushstrokes are loose and expressive, adding to the overall sense of emotion and movement in the scene. If you're interested in learning more about the artist's use of chiaroscuro, look up Benjamin West.
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