Ascension of Christ
1515
unspecified
From the collection of National Museum of Ancient Art
1515
unspecified
From the collection of National Museum of Ancient Art
Ascension of Christ is a 1515 unspecified by Jorge Afonso, a Northern Renaissance work, held at National Museum of Ancient Art.
This painting shows a scene with Jesus Christ rising into the sky. He wears a long blue robe and has his hands raised. Below him, a crowd of people in various robes look up at him. Some have their hands raised or clasped together. The painting is set against a backdrop of trees and hills. The colors are muted, with shades of blue, red, and green dominating the palette. The overall mood is one of reverence and awe. The artist's use of chiaroscuro creates a sense of depth and dimensionality in the painting. Look up the technique of chiaroscuro to learn more about how artists use light and shadow to create dramatic effects.
Jorge Afonso (c. 1470 – 1540) was a noted Portuguese Renaissance painter. Jorge Afonso was nominated royal painter in 1508 by King Manuel I and again in 1529 by John III. He was mainly based in Lisbon, with a workshop…
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