This is a gallery showing paintings and other types of art work about Christianity and Jesus Christ created through the years 1400-1700. This period was called the renaissance in France.It was a major change in human history. You will see different interpretations of events from multi people from different time periods.
The Naming of Jesus / Circumcision, Unknown, ca.1633, From the collection of: Museu de São Roque
The naming and circumcision of the Jesus Christ. You can see the emphasis on who is the most important in the painting. The use of color and brightness on the subject in the middle signifies he’s doing something important at this event. Where is is positioned is not a mistake.
This piece of art work is one of many types of crucifixion creations during the renaissance period. It shows the iconic death of Jesus Christ dying on the cross in front of his mother. The use of color in this art work is very specific showing the red signifying blood and death.
The Supper at Emmaus, Jacopo Tintoretto, ca. 1542, From the collection of: Museum of Fine Arts, Budapest
The painting of the famous last supper with Jesus Christ and his twelve disciples. This event happened the night before his death. When this was painted the artist put Jesus Christ in the middle to show his importance. If you know the story, he also knows what will happen the following day. Him separate from the others shows this.
Mary Magdalen Washing Feet of Christ, Hans Wechtlin I, 1480/1526, From the collection of: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC
Mary Magdalene is washing Jesus Christ feet during a meeting with the followers. The artistic choice to me seems cartoonish. Kind of like it was supposed to show the delicacy and calm mood of the room. Happiness, being taken care of, no danger, and only family and friends.
Judas Receiving the Thirty Pieces of Silver, Simon Bening, about 1525–1530, From the collection of: The J. Paul Getty Museum
The betrayal of Jesus Christ by Judas the night before his death. He led the evil to Jesus which led to his death for 30 pieces of silver. The tone of this scene has a dramatic atmosphere. It has betrayal written all over it with the enemy’s ears wide open.
Christ Appearing to Mary Magdalene, Martin Schongauer, c. 1480/1490, From the collection of: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC
Jesus Christ appears to Mary Magdalene as he is being resurrected. You know this simply because of his feet. His injuries are still present and she looks shocked. I think the choice of style was very soft and neat because of the cartoonish look again. It was a shocking situation like we all know. This expresses happiness from Mary.
The Burial of Christ, Baltasar de Echave y Rioja, 1665, From the collection of: Museo Nacional de Arte
Jesus is bring taken to his tomb to rest after he is killed by being nailed to a cross. His followers are carrying his body to the final resting place before his resurrection in 3 days. The use of color to make him brighter rather than darker like the rest of the followers, was made to make him stand out.
The Man of Sorrows in the arms of the Virgin, Hans Memling, (1475) {or (1479)}, From the collection of: National Gallery of Victoria
The virgin Mary is holding her son Jesus after he is taken down off the cross. This scene is filled with sorrow from Mary. You can see the heads talking around them like people are discussing this event to themselves. Jesus himself is in the middle on purpose like always.
Holy Face, Joan Gascó, 1513, From the collection of: Mev, Museu d'Art Medieval
The moment after the son of god was judged and beaten, a thorn crown was placed upon his head to mock him. You can see the use of the color red in the eyes to show not only pain, but sadness. You can pretty much feel the pain through his eyes.
(Main View (.128v) / book image source), From the collection of: The J. Paul Getty Museum
The moment Jesus Christ was judged before the elders and his followers. One of his followers John denied him when asked if he knew him. You can see some type of orange light around his head showing that he is some kind of powerful figure. Once again importance is shown by what’s in the middle.
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