1496
tempera
panel
From the collection of Uffizi Gallery
Group of Soldiers and Men in Oriental Costume is a 1496 tempera by Vittore Carpaccio, a Early Renaissance work, held at Uffizi Gallery.
This painting shows a group of men in various costumes, including armor and Oriental-style robes. They are gathered around a figure in the center, who is dressed in a white turban and robe. The men are holding weapons, such as swords and spears, and some are wearing helmets or headgear. In the background, there are some trees and a rocky outcropping, but the focus of the painting is on the group of men. The colors are muted, with earth tones dominating the palette. The painting is a tempera work, and its use of this medium gives it a sense of depth and texture. If you're interested in learning more about this technique, you might want to explore the use of tempera in Renaissance art.
Vittore Carpaccio (UK: kar-PATCH-ee-oh, US: -PAHTCH-, Italian: ; c. 1460/65 – c. 1525) was an Italian painter of the Venetian school who studied under Gentile Bellini. Carpaccio was largely influenced by the style of…
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