1540
oil
canvas
From the collection of Art Gallery of Ontario
Christ Washing the Disciples' Feet is a 1540 oil by Jacopo Tintoretto, a Mannerism work, held at Art Gallery of Ontario.
This painting depicts a scene of Jesus washing the feet of his disciples. The room is filled with people, some sitting at a table, while others are standing or kneeling. Jesus is shown washing the feet of one of the disciples, who is seated on a bench. The room is decorated with columns and arches, and the floor is made of stone tiles. In the foreground, a dog is lying on the floor, adding a sense of warmth and intimacy to the scene. The colors used in the painting are muted, with shades of brown, beige, and gray dominating the palette. The overall atmosphere is one of quiet contemplation and devotion. To learn more about the artist's use of chiaroscuro, look up Jacopo Tintoretto.
Jacopo Robusti (late September or early October 1518 – 31 May 1594), best known as Tintoretto ( TIN-tə-RET-oh; Italian: ; Venetian: ), was an Italian Renaissance painter of the Venetian school.
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