Artwork
The Beloved of Enalus Sacrificed to Poseidon and Spared
The Beloved of Enalus Sacrificed to Poseidon and Spared is an oil painting by the Sienese School artist Bernardino Fungai. It dates from 1512 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston.
About this work
Overview
The Beloved of Enalus Sacrificed to Poseidon and Spared is a 1512 tempera painting by Bernardino Fungai, associated with the Sienese school. It belongs to the mythology genre, showcasing a blend of late Gothic and early Renaissance styles.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a serene mythological scene of sacrifice and sparing, featuring a large boat, figures in various poses, and a calm landscape background. A key figure stands at the bow, controlling the vessel, amidst a tranquil atmosphere.
Technique & Style
Fungai's style in this work combines late Gothic traditions with early Renaissance influences, characteristic of the Sienese school. The tempera technique supports the archaic, primarily devotional approach evident in the composition.
History & Provenance
Created in 1512, the painting is now part of the Museum of Fine Arts Houston's collection.
Artist & collection
Artist
Bernardino Fungai (1460 – c. 1516) was an Italian painter whose work marks the transition from late Gothic painting to the early Renaissance in the Sienese school. He maintained a fairly archaic style in his works,…
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