Artwork
The Blinding of Elymas
The Blinding of Elymas is an unspecified painting by the High Renaissance artist Raphael. It dates from 1511 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Ireland.
About this work
Overview
The Blinding of Elymas is a painting by Raphael, created around 1511. It is now held at the National Gallery of Ireland.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a dramatic scene from the New Testament, showing a seated figure surrounded by others, with a man in a yellow robe reaching out to him. The figures are engaged in a tense interaction, set against a backdrop of classical architecture.
Technique & Style
Raphael's use of chiaroscuro creates a sense of depth and volume in the composition, emphasizing the dynamic interaction between the figures.
Artist & collection
Artist
Raphael was born Raffaello Sanzio in Urbino on April 6, 1483, the son of Giovanni Santi, a painter and poet attached to the ducal court.
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