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Driving of the merchants from the temple

Scarsellino

1590

oil

canvas

From the collection of Capitoline Museums

Mannerism Renaissance Religious

Dominant colour

Driving of the merchants from the temple is a 1590 oil by Scarsellino, a Mannerism work, held at Capitoline Museums.

Who painted this?: Scarsellino
When & what style?: 1590 · Mannerism
Where can I see it?: Capitoline Museums

About this work

This painting depicts a chaotic scene with multiple figures. In the center, a man in a pink robe and green cloak is shown driving others away. He is holding a whip in his right hand and pointing with his left. The people around him are in various states of distress, some trying to flee while others appear to be pleading or protesting. The background is dark and indistinct, but it appears to be an interior space with columns. The artist's use of color and composition creates a sense of energy and tension in the scene. The central figure's bold gesture and the reactions of the people around him draw the viewer's eye and create a sense of drama. If you're interested in learning more about the artist behind this work, you might want to look up Scarsellino.

About the artist

Artist

Scarsellino

Scarsellino or Ippolito Scarsella (1550 (or 1551) – 28 October 1620) was an Italian mid-to-late sixteenth century reformist painter and one of the most important representatives of the School of Ferrara.

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