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The marriage at Cana

Winifred Knights

1923

oil

canvas

From the collection of Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa

Neoclassicism Early Modern Marriage at Cana

Dominant colour

The marriage at Cana is a 1923 oil by Winifred Knights, a Neoclassicism work, depicting Marriage at Cana, held at Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa.

Who painted this?: Winifred Knights
When & what style?: 1923 · Neoclassicism
Where can I see it?: Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa

About this work

This painting depicts a gathering of people in a forest setting, with a long table at its center. The table is set with plates, glasses, and watermelon slices, and several individuals are seated around it, while others stand nearby. The scene is rendered in muted colors, with the figures and table set against a backdrop of trees and a pathway. A notable detail in the painting is the way the artist has used light and shadow to create a sense of depth and atmosphere. The use of chiaroscuro, a technique that emphasizes contrasts between light and dark, adds a sense of drama to the scene. To learn more about the artist's use of chiaroscuro, look up the technique.

About the artist

Artist

Winifred Knights

Winifred Margaret Knights (5 June 1899 – 7 February 1947) was a British painter. Amongst her most notable works are The Marriage at Cana produced for the British School at Rome, which is now in the Museum of New Zealand…

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