1496
oil
canvas
From the collection of National Gallery of Armenia
Massacre of the Innocents is a 1496 oil by Luca Signorelli, a Early Baroque Italian work, depicting Angel, held at National Gallery of Armenia.
This painting depicts a chaotic scene with multiple figures in various poses. In the foreground, a woman in a red dress kneels, while another woman in a black dress sits beside her. A man in a white shirt and red pants stands behind them, holding a sword. Above them, several cherubs are visible, and a man is seen falling from a height. The painting's color palette is predominantly dark, with shades of brown, black, and red dominating the scene. The overall atmosphere appears to be one of turmoil and violence. If you're interested in learning more about the artist behind this work, you might want to explore the style of Luca Signorelli.
Luca Signorelli (c. 1441/1445 – 16 October 1523) was an Italian Renaissance painter from Cortona, in Tuscany, who was noted in particular for his ability as a draftsman and his use of foreshortening. His massive frescos…
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