Jesus Christ
1495
unspecified
From the collection of Philadelphia Museum of Art
1495
unspecified
From the collection of Philadelphia Museum of Art
Jesus Christ is a 1495 unspecified by Bernardino Zaganelli, a Mannerism work, held at Philadelphia Museum of Art.
This painting is a portrait of Jesus Christ, depicted with long hair and a crown of thorns. The subject's face is the central focus, with a neutral expression. The artist has used a range of colors to create depth and dimension in the image. The background is a soft, muted tone that helps to draw attention to the subject's face. The overall effect is one of calmness and serenity, despite the crown of thorns. If you're interested in learning more about this style of painting, you might want to explore the technique of chiaroscuro.
Bernardino Zaganelli (Italian pronunciation: ), also Bernardino di Bosio Zaganelli and Bernardino da Cotignola, (1460-1470 – 1510) was an Italian painter, of the Renaissance period.
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