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Christ and His Disciples, by Joseph Brett, 1842

Christ and His Disciples

Joseph Brett

1842

From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art

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Overview

Christ and His Disciples is a 1842 by Joseph Brett, a Romanticism work, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.

Who painted this?
Joseph Brett
When & what style?
1842 · Romanticism
Where can I see it?
Cleveland Museum of Art

About this work

This painting depicts a serene scene of Christ and his disciples in a natural setting. Christ is shown standing on the left, wearing a white robe, while the disciples are gathered around him on the right, dressed in various robes. The background features trees and a body of water, with a few boats visible in the distance. The artist's use of light and shadow creates a sense of depth and dimensionality in the painting. The figures are rendered in a realistic style, with attention to detail in their facial expressions and clothing. For more works in the Romanticism movement, explore the art of J.M.W. Turner.

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