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Christ driving the money-changers from the Temple

Unknown

1590

oil

panel

From the collection of Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum

Mannerism Renaissance Religious Man

Dominant colour

Christ driving the money-changers from the Temple is a 1590 oil by Unknown, a Mannerism work, depicting Man, held at Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum.

Who painted this?: Unknown
When & what style?: 1590 · Mannerism
Where can I see it?: Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum

About this work

This painting depicts a scene of chaos and turmoil, with a central figure standing on a raised platform, surrounded by a crowd of people. The figure, dressed in a long robe, holds a staff in one hand and gestures with the other, as if driving away the crowd. The people around him are shown in various states of agitation, some trying to flee, others attempting to defend themselves. In the background, a cityscape is visible, with buildings and trees visible in the distance. The overall atmosphere of the painting is one of energy and movement, with the central figure at the center of the action.