Artwork
Pentecost
Pentecost is an unspecified painting by the High Renaissance artist Unknown. It dates from 1520 and is held in the collection of the National Museum of Ancient Art.
About this work
Overview
The painting 'Pentecost' depicts a group of figures gathered in a grand, columned room. It is held at the National Museum of Ancient Art.
Subject & Meaning
The scene shows a moment of reverence, with figures looking up at a white dove surrounded by light, suggesting a divine presence. Some have their hands raised in prayer, conveying a sense of awe.
Technique & Style
The composition features a large room with high ceilings, arched doorways, and a large window, creating a sense of grandeur. The use of light around the dove adds to the dramatic effect.
History & Provenance
The painting is housed at the National Museum of Ancient Art, indicating its significance within the museum's collection.
Artist & collection
Domestic Scene
Giacomo and Cardinal Marco, investing Andrea, Abbot of San Zeno, with his Benefice
The Nymph of Fontainebleau
Portrait of a Woman
Madonna and Child with Saints in the Enclosed Garden
Venus and Minerva
Family Group of Four on Sofa
Wall painting from Room H of the Villa of P. Fannius Synistor at Boscoreale
