Artwork
Christ the Saviour
Christ the Saviour is an oil painting by the Early Baroque Italian artist Jusepe de Ribera. It dates from 1630 and is held in the collection of the Museo del Prado.
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Overview
Christ the Saviour is a painting executed in oil by Jusepe de Ribera around 1630. It is a representative work of the early Baroque period.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a bearded man, likely Christ, dressed in a red robe, with his right hand raised and index finger pointing upwards. His calm and serene expression engages the viewer, while his left hand rests on an object that may be a book or container.
Technique & Style
Ribera's use of chiaroscuro creates a sense of depth and volume, emphasizing the subject's face and hands against a dark background. This technique, characteristic of Baroque painting, draws attention to the figure's features and gestures.
History & Provenance
The painting is held in the collection of the Museo del Prado. It was created by Ribera, a Spanish painter active in Naples, a hub of Baroque artistic activity.
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Artist
Jusepe de Ribera (Valencian: ; baptised 17 February 1591 – 3 November 1652) was a Spanish painter and printmaker.
