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Les Noces de Cana, by Benvenuto Tisi, oil, 1518

Les Noces de Cana

Benvenuto Tisi

1518

oil

panel

From the collection of Galleria Borghese

Dominant colour

Overview

Les Noces de Cana is a 1518 oil by Benvenuto Tisi, a High Renaissance work, held at Galleria Borghese.

Who painted this?
Benvenuto Tisi
When & what style?
1518 · High Renaissance
Where can I see it?
Galleria Borghese

About this work

This painting shows a group of people gathered around a long table, set with white linens and various dishes. Jesus sits at the left end of the table, wearing a red robe with a blue mantle. He reaches out to break bread, while others around him look on. The scene is set in a large room with stone columns and green drapes. The figures are dressed in colorful robes, adding to the vibrant atmosphere. A closer look reveals the intricate details of the painting, including the folds of the robes and the expressions on the faces of the figures. The use of color and light creates a sense of depth and dimensionality, drawing the viewer into the scene. If you're interested in learning more about the artist behind this work, you might want to explore the paintings of Benvenuto Tisi.

About the artist

Portrait of Benvenuto Tisi
Artist

Benvenuto Tisi

Benvenuto Tisi (Italian: ; 1481 – September 6, 1559), also known as Il Garofalo (Italian: ), was a Late-Renaissance-Mannerist Italian painter of the School of Ferrara.

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