Christian renaissance paintings depicting Jesus Christ by various artists of the time. Some of these paintings and artists are known to the artistic community and have influenced many.
Christ on the Cross with the Virgin, Saint John the Evangelist, and Saint Catherine of Siena in Adoration, Marco Pino, about 1570, From the collection of: The J. Paul Getty Museum
Here we see the crucifixion of Christ. Along side of him are spectators including his mother, Mary. This painting shows the spectators in concern and a feeling of sadness. The skull on the ground depicting death to come.
The Temptation of Christ, Simon Bening, about 1525–1530, From the collection of: The J. Paul Getty Museum
In this painting we see Jesus Christ, during his forty day fast, being tempted by Satan himself. We see in the painting Jesus refusing Satan's idea of turning rocks into bread to eat. We also see Satan depicted as a beastly character with bird like legs. The painting shows bright colors around until we look at Satan, who comes in as a darker color representing darkness or evil.
Christ Driving the Traders from the Temple., Unknown artist, After 1569, From the collection of: SMK - Statens Museum for Kunst
Here we see Jesus driving traders away from a temple. He has done so due to them taking advantage of the faithful and turning religion into a business. We can see Christ seemingly whipping and threatening to whip those around him. It seems as though those around him have been beaten or whipped as they lay on the ground in front of the archway.
The Infant Christ Distributing Bread to the Pilgrims, Bartolomé Esteban Murillo, 1678, From the collection of: Museum of Fine Arts, Budapest
In this painting we see the depiction of Jesus as a small child giving bread to those in need this, in turn, is a resemblance of what his life would become. This painting shows darker areas around the corners and where the pilgrims reside due to the gloom and despair that they feel while in need. Behind Mary and Jesus is light representing that light is the hope.
Christ and the Woman of Samaria, Guercino (Giovanni Francesco Barbieri), c. 1619–20, From the collection of: Kimbell Art Museum
This painting depicts the meeting of Jesus and a Samarian woman who is gathering water. The woman is surprised that a Jewish man is speaking to her, in which was unheard of, as the Jews were seen as outcasts and enemies. Jesus explains to her that those that drink his water will never thirst again. The background is darker than the foreground giving the viewer an in depth look at the conversation between the woman and Jesus. You can see the concern on his face as he speaks and as she listens.
Baptism of Christ, Verrocchio / Leonardo da Vinci Verrocchio, Leonardo da Vinci, 1470 - 1475, From the collection of: Uffizi Gallery
In this painting we see a depiction of the Baptism of Jesus Christ. This painting was during a period in which Leonardo da Vinci was still training under Verrocchio. While there are many elements here of da Vinci, Verrocchio's work is much more prominent.
Holy Face, Joan Gascó, 1513, From the collection of: Mev, Museu d'Art Medieval
In this painting we see Jesus Christ wearing the infamous crown of thorns. The artist, Joan Gasco, made the resemblance of Jesus that of David from an earlier piece that Gasco had created. Here we see Jesus starved and beaten with sadness across his face.
Thought to depicting Francisca María de Santa Rosa, Galdiano's daughter, this painting depicts a story of the nun being visited by Jesus Christ as an infant. The highlights of the painting bring out the subjects Jesus and the nun as well as their communication and relationship.
Christ child among doctors, Cruz, Diego de la, 1476 - 1500, From the collection of: Museo Lázaro Galdiano
In this painting we see Jesus Christ as a boy surrounded by doctors who are seemingly interrogating him. We see his hands position as in to reject what they have to say. The details of the painting are very elaborate with the details of the clothing to the tiles on the floor and the architecture of the room as well.
Virgin and child with a pear, Albrecht Dürer, 1512, From the collection of: Kunsthistorisches Museum Wien
Here we see a depiction of Mary with Jesus Christ as a baby. Both looking at one another with love and kindness. The artist, Duruer, was also careful to create Jesus to look softer that the rest of the painting.
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