1511
oil
canvas
From the collection of Ashmolean Museum
Dominant colour
The Death of Ananias is a 1511 oil by Raphael, a High Renaissance work, held at Ashmolean Museum.
This painting shows a dramatic scene with many people in ancient-style clothing. Some are standing, others are kneeling or lying down. The colors are muted, with shades of brown, beige, and green. In the background, there's a dark curtain and a landscape with hills and trees. A man is lying on the ground, and others are reacting to him. Some look shocked or sad, while others seem to be talking or gesturing. The atmosphere is one of tension and drama. If you're interested in learning more about the artist who created this painting, you might want to look up Raphael.
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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