1511
unspecified
From the collection of National Gallery of Ireland
Dominant colour
The Healing of the Lame Man is a 1511 unspecified by Raphael, a High Renaissance work, held at National Gallery of Ireland.
This painting depicts a scene of Jesus healing a lame man, surrounded by a crowd of onlookers. The central figure, Jesus, is shown in a flowing robe, with his right hand extended towards the lame man, who is kneeling before him. The background is filled with a group of people, some of whom are looking on with interest or concern. The painting features a range of colors, including earth tones and blues, which create a sense of depth and atmosphere. The brushstrokes are visible, giving the painting a textured quality. The painting's use of chiaroscuro creates a sense of drama and tension, drawing the viewer's eye to the central figures.
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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