Christos alungă din Templu pe samsari

1636

From the collection of Brukenthal National Museum

Dominant colour

Christos alungă din Templu pe samsari is a 1636 by Paul Juvenel cel Bătrân, a Baroque work, depicting Architecture, held at Brukenthal National Museum.

Who painted this?: Paul Juvenel cel Bătrân
When & what style?: 1636 · Baroque
Where can I see it?: Brukenthal National Museum

About this work

This painting shows a busy courtyard with tall arches and fancy carvings on the walls. People in old-fashioned clothes are scattered around—some walking, others talking or fighting. The ground has a patterned floor, and the buildings have big windows and staircases. One man in a white shirt is being pushed by another, while others watch or move about. Notice how the light hits the faces and buildings, making some areas bright and others dark. This helps the scene look three-dimensional. Next, look up chiaroscuro to see how artists use light and shadow like this.