Doubting Thomas
1620
oil
From the collection of National Museum in Warsaw
1620
oil
From the collection of National Museum in Warsaw
This painting shows a man standing in the center, looking down at his right hand. He is wearing a white cloth around his waist and has long hair. There are several other men around him, looking at his hand too. They are all wearing different colored robes. One of the men in the background is touching his forehead with his hand, looking worried. The painting is done in dark colors, with some lighter shades on the men's faces and clothes. This painting reminds me of the technique called chiaroscuro, which uses strong contrasts between light and dark to create a sense of drama.
