1511
unspecified
From the collection of National Gallery of Ireland
The Blinding of Elymas is a 1511 unspecified by Raphael, a High Renaissance work, held at National Gallery of Ireland.
This painting depicts a dramatic scene with a man seated on a platform, surrounded by a group of people. The man's right arm is outstretched, while his left arm rests on his lap. He wears a green robe over a white tunic, and a pink cloth is draped around his shoulders. The people surrounding him are dressed in various robes and tunics, with some wearing head coverings. The scene is set against a backdrop of stone columns and arches. In the foreground, a man in a yellow robe and head covering reaches out to the seated man. The atmosphere is one of tension and drama, with the figures engaged in a dynamic interaction. The painting's use of chiaroscuro creates a sense of depth and volume, drawing the viewer's eye into the scene. To learn more about the artist's use of light and shadow, explore the technique of chiaroscuro.
Raphael was born Raffaello Sanzio in Urbino on April 6, 1483, the son of Giovanni Santi, a painter and poet attached to the ducal court.
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