1447
unspecified
From the collection of Clark Art Institute
King Melchior Sailing to the Holy Land is a 1447 unspecified by Francesco Pesellino, a Early Renaissance work, held at Clark Art Institute.
This painting depicts a scene of King Melchior sailing to the Holy Land. The king is prominently featured in the center, wearing a gold robe and crown, surrounded by a group of people on a large ship. The ship is adorned with white sails and is accompanied by several smaller boats. The scene is set against a backdrop of mountains and a blue sky with clouds. The overall atmosphere of the painting is one of grandeur and importance, with the king and his entourage taking center stage. To learn more about the artist's use of chiaroscuro, explore the works of Francesco Pesellino.
Francesco Pesellino (probably 1422 – July 29, 1457), also known as Francesco di Stefano, was an Italian Renaissance painter active in Florence.
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