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Ressurreição de Cristo, by Gregório Lopes, unspecified, 1539

Ressurreição de Cristo

Gregório Lopes

1539

unspecified

From the collection of National Museum of Ancient Art

Dominant colour

Overview

Ressurreição de Cristo is a 1539 unspecified by Gregório Lopes, a Mannerism work, depicting Jesus Christ, held at National Museum of Ancient Art.

Who painted this?
Gregório Lopes
When & what style?
1539 · Mannerism
Where can I see it?
National Museum of Ancient Art

About this work

The painting depicts a scene with Jesus Christ standing in the center, wearing a red robe and holding a white flag in his right hand. He is surrounded by several men in armor, some of whom are lying on the ground or kneeling. The background features a cityscape with buildings and trees. A notable detail is the use of contrasting colors, with the vibrant red of Jesus' robe standing out against the more muted tones of the surrounding environment. This visual contrast adds depth and emphasis to the central figure. To learn more about this style of art, explore the technique of chiaroscuro.

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