1630
oil
canvas
From the collection of Montreal Museum of Fine Arts
Christ and the woman taken into adultery is a 1630 oil by Matthias Stom, held at Montreal Museum of Fine Arts.
This painting depicts a dramatic scene of Christ and the woman taken into adultery. Christ, dressed in a red robe with a blue cloak, stands on the left, gesturing towards the woman. The woman, wearing a blue shawl over a red dress, is surrounded by a group of men, some of whom appear to be condemning her. The painting features a striking use of chiaroscuro, with strong contrasts between light and dark. The artist's use of impasto adds texture to the scene, while glazing creates a sense of depth and luminosity. To explore more works that utilize these techniques, check out the artist Matthias Stom.
Matthias Stom or Matthias Stomer (c. 1600 – after 1652) was a Dutch, or possibly Flemish, painter who is only known for the works he produced during his residence in Italy. He was influenced by the work of non-Italian…
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