Saint Thomas Touching Christ's Wounds
1644
oil
From the collection of Philadelphia Museum of Art
1644
oil
From the collection of Philadelphia Museum of Art
This painting shows a group of men gathered around a man with a halo, who is touching the wounds of another man. The scene is set in a room with columns and arches. The figures are dressed in robes, and the atmosphere is somber. The man with the halo is standing, while the other man is kneeling. The group of men surrounding them are watching intently. The painting is done in muted colors, with a focus on earth tones. The use of chiaroscuro creates a sense of depth and volume in the painting. You can learn more about this technique by looking up chiaroscuro.
