Artwork
The parable of the lost sheep
The parable of the lost sheep is an oil painting by the Early Baroque Italian artist Domenico Fetti. It dates from 1620 and is held in the collection of the Staatliche Kunstsammlungen Dresden.
About this work
Overview
The Parable of the Lost Sheep is a 1620 oil painting by Domenico Fetti, an artist associated with the early Baroque movement in Italy.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a biblical scene where a man in a dark robe stands on a hill, surrounded by two others, amidst a serene landscape. The figures and setting convey a narrative moment from a parable.
Technique & Style
Fetti's use of chiaroscuro creates depth and contrast, with light and shadow adding drama to the scene. The oil paint medium allows for nuanced rendering of textures and tones.
History & Provenance
The painting is now held in the Gemäldegalerie Alte Meister collection, having been created during Fetti's period of activity in Rome, Mantua, and Venice.
Artist & collection
Artist
Domenico Fetti (also spelled Feti) (c. 1589 – 16 April 1623) was an Italian Baroque painter who was active mainly in Rome, Mantua and Venice.
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