Artwork
El Expolio de Cristo
El Expolio de Cristo is an oil painting by the Rococo painting artist Giovanni Domenico Tiepolo. It dates from 1772 and is held in the collection of the Museo del Prado.
About this work
Overview
El Expolio de Cristo is a 1772 oil painting by Giovanni Domenico Tiepolo, a Rococo artist and son of Giovanni Battista Tiepolo.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts Christ, crowned with thorns and wrapped in a red cloth, being assisted by others. Figures in period attire surround him, some holding tools, while others observe from rocky hills in the background.
Technique & Style
Tiepolo's use of chiaroscuro creates a dramatic atmosphere, with shadows and light emphasizing the weight and texture of the red cloth around Christ.
History & Provenance
The painting is now part of the Museo del Prado's collection.
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Artist & collection
Artist
Giovanni Domenico Tiepolo (August 30, 1727 – March 3, 1804) was an Italian painter and printmaker in etching. He was the son of artist Giovanni Battista Tiepolo and elder brother of Lorenzo Baldissera Tiepolo.
