Artwork
Ascensão de Cristo
Ascensão de Cristo is an oil painting by the Mannerist artist Garcia Fernandes. It dates from 1537 and is held in the collection of the National Museum of Ancient Art.
About this work
Overview
The painting Ascensão de Cristo, created in 1537 by Garcia Fernandes, is a representative work of the Portuguese Renaissance. Executed in oil paint, it is now part of the National Museum of Ancient Art's collection.
Subject & Meaning
The scene depicts the Ascension of Jesus, with Christ ascending to heaven surrounded by a halo of light. Below him, a group of onlookers reacts with awe, their varied expressions and postures conveying a sense of reverence.
Technique & Style
Fernandes's style in Ascensão de Cristo is characterized by realism and attention to detail, evident in the rendering of robes and facial expressions. The use of chiaroscuro creates a sense of depth, emphasizing the central figure of Jesus.
History & Provenance
Garcia Fernandes, trained under Jorge Afonso, the court painter to King Manuel I, worked on various religious commissions. Ascensão de Cristo is a product of this period, reflecting the artist's skill and the influence of his training.
Artist & collection
Artist
Garcia Fernandes (died c. 1565) was a Portuguese Renaissance painter. Like many painters of the time, Garcia Fernandes was a pupil in the Lisbon workshop of Jorge Afonso, who was the court painter of King Manuel I. In…
