Artwork

Apostles finding a coin inside a fish (Matthew 17:27)

Apostles finding a coin inside a fish (Matthew 17:27), by Unknown, oil
Apostles finding a coin inside a fish (Matthew 17:27), by Unknown, oil

Apostles finding a coin inside a fish (Matthew 17:27) is an oil painting by Unknown. It is held in the collection of the National Museum in Warsaw.

About this work

Overview

Apostles finding a coin inside a fish (Matthew 17:27) is an oil painting depicting a biblical scene. The work is held at the National Museum in Warsaw.

Subject & Meaning

The painting shows a group of men surrounding a figure holding a fish, referencing the biblical story of the apostles finding a coin inside a fish to pay their taxes. The scene includes a woman with a basket on her head and other figures in the background.

Technique & Style

The artist employs chiaroscuro, using strong contrasts between light and dark to create a sense of depth and volume. The figures are illuminated against a dark background, drawing attention to the central figure with the fish.

Artist & collection

Artist

Unknown

entity whose identity is not known