Artwork
The Miracle of the Cloud
The Miracle of the Cloud is an oil painting by the Early Renaissance artist Pedro Berruguete. It dates from 1497 and is held in the collection of the Museo del Prado.
About this work
Overview
The Miracle of the Cloud is a 1497 oil painting by Pedro Berruguete, a Spanish artist known for his work in the Hispano-Flemish style.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a revered figure in a black robe with a halo, standing on a raised platform, surrounded by onlookers. The scene conveys an atmosphere of reverence and wonder, suggesting a miraculous event.
Technique & Style
Berruguete's use of chiaroscuro creates a sense of depth and dimensionality, with contrast between light and dark adding to the scene's dramatic effect.
History & Provenance
The painting is now held in the Museo del Prado in Madrid, exemplifying Berruguete's contribution to the early Renaissance in Spain.
Artist & collection
Artist
Pedro Berruguete (c. 1450 – 1504) was a Spanish painter who adopted Flemish techniques and conventions and so is part of the Hispano-Flemish style. Berruguete most famously created paintings of the first few years of…
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