Artwork
Christi Himmelfahrt
Christi Himmelfahrt is an oil painting by the High Baroque Italian artist Sebastiano Ricci. It dates from 1702 and is held in the collection of the Staatliche Kunstsammlungen Dresden.
About this work
Overview
Christi Himmelfahrt is a 1702 oil painting by Sebastiano Ricci, a Venetian artist associated with the late Baroque style.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts the ascension of Jesus, shown rising into the air with outstretched arms, surrounded by robes in motion. Below him, a group of men react with shock or slumber, set against a dark, cloud-filled background that heightens the scene's drama.
Technique & Style
Ricci's use of chiaroscuro, with its strong contrasts between light and dark, adds depth and emotional intensity to the scene. The composition and color palette create a sense of dynamic movement, focusing the viewer's attention on Jesus.
History & Provenance
The painting is now held in the Gemäldegalerie Alte Meister. Sebastiano Ricci, who created it, was the uncle and early mentor of Marco Ricci, a later influence on landscape painting.
Artist & collection
Artist
Sebastiano Ricci (1 August 1659 – 15 May 1734) was an Italian Baroque painter of the late Baroque period in Venetian painting.
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Ascension of Christ
Christ Curing a Possessed Man
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Christ hands the keys to St. Peter
Christ at the Mount of Olives