1596
oil
canvas
From the collection of National Museum in Warsaw
Christ at the house of Simon is a 1596 oil by Cigoli, a Early Baroque Italian work, held at National Museum in Warsaw.
The painting depicts a scene of Jesus Christ at a table, surrounded by several men. The table is covered with a white cloth and features various dishes and plates. Jesus is seated on the left side of the table, wearing a red robe and blue pants, while the other men are dressed in attire typical of the time period. The room is dimly lit, with a window visible in the background. A notable detail in the painting is the use of chiaroscuro, a technique that emphasizes contrasts between light and dark to create a sense of volume in the depicted subjects. This technique adds depth and dimensionality to the scene. To learn more about the artist's use of chiaroscuro, explore the technique of chiaroscuro.
Lodovico or Ludovico Cardi (21 September 1559 – 8 June 1613), also known as Cigoli, was an Italian painter and architect of the late Mannerist and early Baroque period, trained and active in his early career in…
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