1715
oil
canvas
From the collection of National Gallery of Ireland
The Massacre of the Innocents is a 1715 oil by Giuseppe Maria Crespi, held at National Gallery of Ireland.
This painting shows a chaotic scene with many people in the foreground. Some are standing, while others are lying down or sitting. In the background, there are buildings and a statue of a horse on a pedestal. The colors used are muted, with shades of brown, gray, and beige dominating the palette. The painting's style is reminiscent of Baroque art, with dramatic lighting and intense emotions conveyed through the figures' facial expressions and body language. The artist's use of chiaroscuro creates a sense of depth and volume in the composition. To learn more about the artist behind this work, look up Giuseppe Maria Crespi.
Giuseppe Maria Crespi (14 March 1665 – 16 July 1747), nicknamed Lo Spagnuolo ('The Spaniard'), was an Italian late Baroque painter of the Bolognese School.
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