Artwork
The Communion of the Apostles
The Communion of the Apostles is an oil painting by the Early Baroque Italian artist Luca Giordano. It dates from 1660 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Fine Arts Boston.
About this work
Overview
The Communion of the Apostles is an oil painting by Luca Giordano, created in 1660. It is now held at the Museum of Fine Arts Boston.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a crowded scene of men gathered around a central figure, likely a religious event. The central figure, wearing a pinkish robe and halo, is handing something to a kneeling man, while others watch intently.
Technique & Style
Giordano employed chiaroscuro to emphasize the central figure, using light to create a sense of depth and drama. The color palette, featuring warm reds, browns, and soft whites, adds to the emotional impact of the scene.
Artist & collection
Artist
Luca Giordano was an Italian late-Baroque painter and printmaker in etching. Giordano was one of the most celebrated artists of the Neapolitan Baroque, whose vast output included altarpieces, mythological paintings and…
