The Incredulity of Saint Thomas
1823
oil
From the collection of Museum of Fine Arts, Houston
1823
oil
From the collection of Museum of Fine Arts, Houston
This painting depicts a scene with Jesus and a group of people. Jesus, with long red hair and a beard, wears a light blue robe and stands with his right arm raised. He has a wound on his chest, which a man in a white and yellow robe is touching. The man is kneeling and looking at Jesus. To the left and right of Jesus are several men, all wearing robes of various colors. They are looking at Jesus with different expressions. The background is dark, with some light coming from the left side. The painting is titled "The Incredulity of Saint Thomas" and was created by François-Joseph Navez in 1823. It is held at the Museum of Fine Arts Houston. To learn more about the technique used in this painting, look up chiaroscuro.
