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Salmon, Boaz, Obed

Michelangelo

1511

fresco

From the collection of Vatican Museums

High Renaissance Renaissance Religious

Dominant colour

Salmon, Boaz, Obed is a 1511 fresco by Michelangelo, a High Renaissance work, held at Vatican Museums.

Who painted this?: Michelangelo
When & what style?: 1511 · High Renaissance
Where can I see it?: Vatican Museums

About this work

This painting showcases three figures set against a soft, muted background. On the left, a woman in an orange dress with a blue shawl cradles a baby in her arms. To the right, a man in a yellow tunic and red leggings leans forward, holding a staff. Between them, a sign with the words "SALMON BOOZ OBETH" is prominently displayed. The painting's color palette is characterized by earthy tones, with the figures rendered in warm hues. The sign's bold lettering stands out against the softer background, drawing the viewer's attention. This painting is a fresco, a technique that involves applying pigments to wet plaster. For more information on this technique, explore the world of fresco.

About the artist

Artist

Michelangelo

Michelangelo di Lodovico Buonarroti Simoni (6 March 1475 – 18 February 1564), known mononymously as Michelangelo, was an Italian sculptor, painter, architect, and poet of the High Renaissance.

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