Artwork
Doubting Thomas
Doubting Thomas is an unspecified painting by the Caravaggisti artist Paolo Domenico Finoglia. It dates from 1627 and is held in the collection of the Kunsthistorisches Museum.
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Overview
Paolo Domenico Finoglia's 'Doubting Thomas' is a painting from around 1627, exemplifying the early-Baroque style in Southern Italy.
Subject & Meaning
The painting illustrates the biblical scene where Thomas the Apostle verifies Jesus' resurrection by touching his wounds, conveying a narrative of doubt and confirmation through the figures' expressions and actions.
Technique & Style
Finoglia's work is characterized by dramatic chiaroscuro, a strong contrast between light and dark, which intensifies the scene and emphasizes the figures. This technique is reminiscent of Caravaggio's influence on the Caravaggisti movement.
History & Provenance
The painting is part of the Kunsthistorisches Museum's collection, representing the artistic output of the early-Baroque period in Italy.
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Artist
Paolo Domenico Finoglia, or Finoglio (c. 1590 – 1645), was an Italian painter of the early-Baroque period, active mainly in South Italy, including Naples and towns in Apulia.
