1535
oil
panel
From the collection of Bavarian State Painting Collections
Dominant colour
Ezekiel's vision of God sitting on his throne carried by four tetramorphs, each of them having four wings; wheels within wheels beside them (Ezekiel 1) is a 1535 oil by Pieter Coecke van Aelst, a Northern Renaissance work, held at Bavarian State Painting Collections.
This painting depicts a dramatic scene with God seated on a throne, surrounded by four winged creatures, each with four wings. The creatures are arranged around the throne, with two holding up the figure of God. The background is a cloudy sky with a landscape below. A striking detail is the use of chiaroscuro, which creates a strong contrast between light and dark areas, adding depth to the scene. The overall mood is one of awe and reverence, capturing the majesty of the divine. To explore more works that use chiaroscuro, check out the technique: chiaroscuro.
Pieter Coecke van Aelst or Pieter Coecke van Aelst the Elder was a Flemish painter, sculptor, architect, author and designer of woodcuts, goldsmith's work, stained glass and tapestries.
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