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Gathering of manna

Francesco Bacchiacca

1550

unspecified

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Mannerism Renaissance Religious

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Gathering of manna is a 1550 unspecified by Francesco Bacchiacca, a Mannerism work, held at National Gallery of Art.

Who painted this?: Francesco Bacchiacca
When & what style?: 1550 · Mannerism
Where can I see it?: National Gallery of Art

About this work

This painting depicts a gathering of people in a landscape, with a prominent tree in the center. The scene is filled with figures, some of whom are kneeling or standing, while others are seated on the ground. In the background, there are buildings and a body of water. The artist has used a range of colors to create a sense of depth and atmosphere in the painting. The figures are dressed in clothing that suggests a biblical or historical setting. The painting is held at the National Gallery of Art, Washington. To learn more about the artist's use of chiaroscuro, explore the works of Francesco Bacchiacca.

About the artist

Artist

Francesco Bacchiacca

Francesco d'Ubertino Verdi, called Bachiacca (say "bah ki ah cka"). He is also known as Francesco Ubertini, il Bacchiacca (1494–1557). He was an Italian painter of the Renaissance whose work is characteristic of the…

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