Artwork
Tropas de Gedeón
Tropas de Gedeón is an oil painting by the Early Baroque Italian artist Pedro Orrente. It dates from 1601 and is held in the collection of the Museo del Prado.
About this work
Overview
Tropas de Gedeón is a 1601 oil painting by Pedro Orrente, a Spanish artist known for his early adoption of Naturalistic style.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a dramatic biblical scene, likely referencing the story of Gideon, with a large group of people, horses, and a river, conveying a sense of energy and movement.
Technique & Style
Orrente's use of chiaroscuro creates depth and tension, drawing the viewer's eye to central figures through dramatic lighting, characteristic of his Naturalistic approach.
History & Provenance
The painting is part of the Museo del Prado's collection in Madrid, reflecting its significance within the artist's oeuvre and the broader context of early Baroque art.
Artist & collection
Artist
Pedro de Orrente (April 1580 – 19 January 1645) was a Spanish painter of the early Baroque period. He became one of the first artists in that part of Spain to paint in a Naturalistic style.
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