Feeding the five thousand
1639
paint
From the collection of Gemäldegalerie Berlin
1639
paint
From the collection of Gemäldegalerie Berlin
The painting depicts a scene of Jesus Christ standing in the center, surrounded by a crowd of people. He is wearing a long robe and has his right arm extended, holding a piece of bread. To his left, a young boy is holding a plate of food, while a woman kneels on the ground, looking up at Jesus. In the background, a large crowd of people can be seen, with some of them reaching out to receive food from Jesus. The scene is set against a backdrop of hills and trees, with a few buildings visible in the distance. This painting is reminiscent of the works of Domenico Fiasella, an Italian artist known for his religious paintings.