Artwork
Los Apóstoles Simón Judas y Tomás
Los Apóstoles Simón Judas y Tomás is a mixed painting by the Northern Renaissance artist Master of the Pacully collection. It dates from 1496 and is held in the collection of the Museo del Prado.
About this work
Overview
Los Apóstoles Simón Judas y Tomás is a painting created in 1496 by the Master of the Pacully collection, held at the Museo del Prado. It is executed in a mixed technique.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts three apostles, identified by inscriptions, standing in a row with serious expressions. Each is distinctively attired: the left figure wears red and black with a white collar, the central figure has a green garment and a beard, and the right figure is dressed in red with a white scarf.
Technique & Style
The artwork features a stark contrast between light and shadow, achieved through a chiaroscuro technique that accentuates the facial features of the subjects. The color palette is subdued, with the exception of the vibrant reds and greens used in the clothing, set against a dark stone-like background.
Artist & collection
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