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

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.
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