Artwork

Pentecost table (6 panels)

Pentecost table (6 panels), by Alvise Vivarini, paint, 1490
Pentecost table (6 panels), by Alvise Vivarini, paint, 1490

Pentecost table (6 panels) is a paint painting by the Early Renaissance artist Alvise Vivarini. It dates from 1490 and is held in the collection of the Bode Museum.

About this work

Overview

This six-panel painting, created by Alvise Vivarini in 1490, is a significant work from the early Renaissance period. It is part of a collection at the Gemäldegalerie Berlin.

Subject & Meaning

The painting depicts the biblical event of Pentecost, a pivotal moment in Christian tradition. The six scenes show various figures, including a bearded man with a crown of thorns, likely representing Christ, and a woman in blue, probably the Virgin Mary, surrounded by kneeling figures.

Technique & Style

The work is characterized by its gold frame and detailed trim, featuring intricate patterns. The style is typical of the early Renaissance, with figures depicted in robes and halos, conveying a sense of reverence and spirituality.

History & Provenance

Alvise Vivarini was a member of a prominent Venetian family of artists. He may have trained or collaborated with other notable artists, such as Jacopo de' Barbari, and was influenced by his relatives, including his father Antonio and uncle Bartolomeo.

Artist & collection

Portrait of Alvise Vivarini

Artist

Alvise Vivarini

Alvise or Luigi Vivarini (1442/1453–1503/1505) was an Italian painter, the leading Venetian artist before Giovanni Bellini.

Bode Museum

Museum

Bode Museum

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