I chose a religious theme because I think religious paintings are very interesting to think about the meaning. My paintings will show different happenings in the Catholic religion.
The Apparition of Christ to the People (The Apparition of the Messiah), Aleksander Ivanov, 1837-1857, From the collection of: The State Tretyakov Gallery
I think this painting is about when Jesus came back from the dead and revealed himself to the people and how happy they were when they saw he was back. The medium is oil on canvas. I chose this because it is a good example of how the people reacted to Jesus' resurrection. The style is a historical painting it shows one of the important moments in Jesus' life. The artist Aleksander Ivanov, worked twenty years on this work and it was considered his greatest. The mood was a happy joyous mood.
The Great Day of His Wrath, John Martin, Around 1851, From the collection of: Tate Britain
I think think the painting is about the day of Jesus' second coming in the book of Revelations and the end of the world. The medium is oil on canvas. I chose it because it shows how powerful God can be. One symbol is the hole in the ground and people are falling in. The mood is dark and the wrath of God.
Christ Nailed to the Cross, Gerard David, about 1481, From the collection of: The National Gallery, London
This painting is about Jesus being nailed to the cross by the Romans. The medium is oil on oak. I chose it because it was one of the biggest moments in the Catholic religion. The artist was a 15th century painter who did not get much recognition while he was alive. One symbol is all the people watching as Jesus was nailed to the cross. The overall mood would be sad.
St. Francis in the Desert, Giovanni Bellini, Around 1480, From the collection of: The Frick Collection
The painting is about St. Francis in the desert studying about his religion. the medium is oil and tempura. I chose it because it is a nice painting about an important moment in this saints life. The style of paining is with oil used in strokes on the paper. This is said to be the artists best work. The symbols are the bible on the desk and the animals in the backround. The overall mood is solitary.
The Trinity and Mystic Pietà, Hans Baldung Grien, 1512, From the collection of: The National Gallery, London
The painting is about the dead body of Jesus being held up by the others in the trinity and his mother, Mary. oil on oak is used. I chose it because it was a good representation of the Holy Trinity and how others loved Jesus. The painting was on a canvas.
The Fall of the Rebel Angels, Pieter Bruegel the Elder, 1562, From the collection of: Royal Museums of Fine Arts of Belgium
I think this painting is about the angels who thought they were as good as God and as a result of that were sent to Hell. The medium is oak. I chose it because the painting is full of different colors and there is very much going on. I like the style of painting it is very full and lively. The artist is known for his landscapes and peasant scenes. The symbols are the rebel angels falling from heaven. the mood is grim.
Salvator Mundi, Andrea Previtali, 1519, From the collection of: The National Gallery, London
I think this is a portrait of Jesus the Savior. The medium is oil on poplar. I chose it because it is a very popular painting and it shows Jesus. The style of painting is smooth dark colors. the artist was taught and infuenced by many great artists. One symbol is the orb he is holding. The mood is warm.
The Crucifixion of Christ, Hans Baldung, 1512, From the collection of: Gemäldegalerie, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin
The painting is about Jesus and the two thieves on the cross. The medium is oil on bass wood. I chose it because it shows how Jesus died for us. The style of painting is dark and crowded. The artist was a German Renaissance painter and he started at about 15 years old. The symbols are all the people mourning for Jesus which showed how much they loved Him. The mood is dark and sad.
A Religious Procession, David Cox, 1783–1859, British, between 1829 and 1832, From the collection of: Yale Center for British Art
I think this painting is about a group of people going around telling about their faith. The medium is watercolor. I chose it because the colors mixed well together. The style is smeared painting. The artist mostly uses watercolors. The symbols are the flags they are holding.
St. Sebastian, Peter Paul Rubens, around 1618, From the collection of: Gemäldegalerie, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin
This painting is about St. Sebastian who is the patron saint of athletes, he was tied to a tree and shot with arrows until he died. The medium is oil on canvas. I chose it because it shows how the saints are willing to die for God. The artist was known for his religious works and paintings. The symbols are the bow and the arrows next to him. The mood would be cold and sad.
Self-portrait as the Apostle Paul, Rijn, Rembrandt van, 1661, From the collection of: Rijksmuseum
This is a painting of Paul the apostle. The medium is oil on canvas. I chose the painting because it shows one of the twelve apostles. The style of painting is a self portrait. The artist he was considered one of the greatest painters in European art history. A symbol is the artist painting himself as Paul the apostle. the painting has a warm mood.
Baptism of Christ, Verrocchio / Leonardo da Vinci Verrocchio, Leonardo da Vinci, 1470 - 1475, From the collection of: Uffizi Gallery
The painting is about Jesus being baptized by John. The medium is oil and tempura on panel. I chose this painting because it shows that Jesus was baptized just like us in our religion. The painting has and old colorful style. Leonardo de Vinci was one of the most well known artist during the Renaissance. The symbols are the dove and hands above Jesus. The mood is happy.
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