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Q96238206, by Francisco Henriques, unspecified, 1508

Q96238206

Francisco Henriques

1508

unspecified

From the collection of National Museum of Ancient Art

Dominant colour

Overview

Q96238206 is a 1508 unspecified by Francisco Henriques, a Early Renaissance work, depicting pentecost, held at National Museum of Ancient Art.

Who painted this?
Francisco Henriques
When & what style?
1508 · Early Renaissance
Where can I see it?
National Museum of Ancient Art

About this work

The painting depicts a group of people gathered around a central figure, with a dove descending from above. The scene is set in a room with arched windows and a tiled floor. The figures are dressed in robes of various colors, with some kneeling and others standing. In the foreground, a man in a white robe is shown kneeling, while another figure in a red robe sits on the floor, looking up at the dove. The background of the painting features a cityscape visible through the arched windows. The painting's use of color and composition creates a sense of depth and emotion, drawing the viewer's eye to the central figure and the dove. For more information, look up the artist Francisco Henriques.

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