Description of the painting by Alexander Ivanov “Appearance of Christ to Mary Magdalene”

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1. Description of the painting by Rembrandt Harmens van Rijn “Appearance of Christ to Mary Magdalene”The picture captures the story when Jesus Christ is Mary Magdalene. After the tragic death, no one expected to see the Son of God again, so his appearance caught the girl off guard. According to the style of the author, the background of the picture is significantly darkened. It seems that the action takes place […]...
2. Description of the painting by Alexander Ivanov “The Appearance of Christ to the people”The canvas was painted in the period from 1837 to 1857, in oil on canvas in Italy. The artist worked on its creation for 20 years and put all his soul into it. At the core lies the third chapter of the gospel of Matthew. This is not the first canvas Ivanova, which is written […]...
3. Description of the painting by Titian Vecellio “Penitent Mary Magdalene”Tiziano Vecellio wrote his work “The Penitent Mary Magdalene” to order in the 60s of the XVI century. The model of the painting was Julia Festina, who struck the artist with a shock of gold-casting hair. The finished canvas greatly impressed the Duke Gonzaga, and he decided to order a copy of it. Later Titian, […]...
4. Description of the painting by Alexander Ivanov “Olives at the cemetery in Albano. New monthThe landscape of Alexander Andreevich Ivanov was created in the mid-1840s. The picture depicts a chain of young olive trees growing on a low hill. Branches and green foliage of young trees clearly stand out against the sky, illuminated by the rising dawn. Behind the olive trees there is a wide plain, and even farther […]...
5. Description of the painting by Alexander Ivanov “Portrait of Gogol”The famous “Portrait of Gogol” was written by the author Alexander Ivanovich Ivanov in 1841. The picture is painted using canvas and oil, size 14×13. Currently, the picture is stored in the State Museum of St. Petersburg. The famous painter working in the genre of historical paintings. Portrait of N. In Gogol, one of the […]...
6. Description of the painting by Caravaggio “The Penitent Mary Magdalene”According to historical information, by 1597, one of Caravaggio’s deeply religious paintings, entitled “Penitent Mary Magdalene”, was completed. Numerous biblical scenes particularly touched the soul of the baroque sculptors. Italian painter Caravaggio created most of the masterpieces in Rome – then the center of the arts of all Europe. It was written in this city […]...
7. Description of the painting by Andrei Ivanovich Ivanov “The Descent of the Lord”The painting “The Presentation of the Lord” was painted by Ivanov in the second half of the 1800s. On it, the artist depicted the gospel story of the meeting of Simeon with the baby Jesus in the temple of Jerusalem. According to the rite on the fortieth day after the birth of the firstborn, parents […]...
8. Description of the painting by Alexander Ivanov “Priam, requesting the body of Hector from Achilles”“Priam, who asked for the body of Hector from Achilles” – the first big work, which was written by eighteen Alexander Ivanov, while still a student at the Academy of Fine Arts. The author captured the scene of the 24th song “Iliad” by Homer. Without a doubt, the entire Homer poem was known to the […]...
9. Description of the painting by Alexander Ivanov “Walking on the waters”The famous painting “Walking on the Waters”, artist Ivanov, painted in white with a watercolor on brown paper in 1850. The master brush decided to illustrate an episode from the Bible (the gospel of Matthew), in which the apostle Peter watches with great amazement how Jesus moves along the surface of the water. Being completely […]...
10. Description of the painting by Alexander Ivanov “Clouds over the coast”The author of the picture “Clouds” is Alexander Ivanov. Write this masterpiece of the artist inspired love for life and all living things. In the picture you can see the joyful and clean thick glaze, on which are located the balls of clouds. “Clouds over the coast” filled with moderate depth, which is a reflection […]...
11. Description of the painting by Alexander Ivanov “Self-portrait”The painting “Self-portrait” is one of the most popular works in the works of A. I. Ivanov. It is different from most paintings by the artist. The work was written before the trip to Germany, this event forever changed the life and worldview of the creator. He came from Europe he is a completely different […]...
12. Description of the painting by Diego Velázquez “Christ in the House of Martha and Mary”Diego Velázquez was a big fan of biblical subjects, but he depicted them, like his other paintings in his own way, in his own manner of writing. The painting “Christ in the House of Martha and Mary” was created after long months of painstaking work in 1618 and was Vellazquez’s own interpretation of one of […]...
13. Description of the painting by Dzhampetrino “Penitent Mary Magdalene”Late Dzhampetrino with aesthetic and heartfelt note embodies the whole of his inner world in “Penitent Mary Magdalene.” This canvas was written in a plot that was very typical of the era of the Counter-Reformation. On the other hand, the artist, in fact, again and again confirms the presence of pagan and humanistic foundation in […]...
14. Description of the painting by Heinrich Semiradsky “Christ is at Martha and Mary”Heinrich Semiradsky was born in Poland, studied and worked in Russia, because of which, in all likelihood, he was equally recognized as a Polish and Russian artist. Antique and biblical scenes prevailed in the work. Owing to his adherence to the themes of the past and his courageous graphic techniques, Semiradsky’s works were criticized, and […]...
15. Description of the painting by Alexander Ivanov “Trees at the stream”This picture has an inexplicable attraction for most viewers. It is extremely bright, sunny and lively, which explains such beauty. When viewing creates the impression of their own presence in the middle of sunny trees. This is a genre scene, and the artist, it should be noted, coped well with such subjects. In addition to […]...
16. Description of the painting by Alexander Ivanov “Vetka”Alexander Ivanov was an amazingly diverse artist. It so happened that he is known to a wide circle of people, first of all, for his masterpieces on biblical themes. But the work of Ivanov was not limited to this. He knew how to very finely and sincerely paint pictures of nature. One of these canvases […]...
17. Description of the painting by Alexander Ivanov “Sea” (1850 years)The painting “Sea” was painted by the artist on paper in watercolor. Despite the fact that mainly Alexander Andreevich wrote historical motifs, the theme of the sea is one of the favorites in the work of Ivanov. In the image of nature, the master found consolation for the soul. The work was carried out in […]...
18. Description of the painting by Alexander Ivanov “Bathsheba”Bathsheba is a beautiful name, and this woman was just as captivatingly beautiful. It is mentioned in the pages of the Bible. The second Judaic King David was walking somehow through the territory of his palace, going to the roof, his eyes were attracted by Bathsheba bathing in the neighboring garden. The man was fascinated […]...
19. Description of the painting by Alexander Ivanov “Appian way at sunset”On the landscape of Alexander Ivanov, the main element is the road. It passes through the orange desert rays of the setting sun. The Appian Way leads to Rome. At its edges are visible ancient tombs, topped with memorable stones. The city is still far away, it stretches somewhere in the background. It is so […]...
20. Description of the painting by Vasily Perov “Christ in the Garden of Gethsemane”The Garden of Gethsemane is the retreat of Jesus Christ, where he prayed for the abomination of the cup of sins, the night before he was taken into custody. Very rare in visual terms, almost the only work on which there is no image of the very face of Christ. Perov did not accidentally take […]...
21. Description of the painting by Vasily Polenov “Christ and the sinner”Having embodied biblical truths in his canvas “Christ and the Sinner”: “good always triumphs over evil”, “forgiveness is the path to God”, Polenov picked up the appropriate name for it. Initially, it sounded: “Who among you is without sin?”, And the censors replaced: “Christ and the sinner.” Under such a name, the canvas was presented […]...
22. Description of the painting by Ivan Kramsky “Christ in the desert”In the center of the picture the artist depicted Jesus Christ of Nazareth. Christ sits among the petrified sandy ruins. Jesus’s gaze is directed inward. He is lost in thought… His legs are bare, the fingers of both hands are fastened in a solid lock. The entire figure of the Master points out to us […]...
23. Description of the painting by Guido Reni “Baptism of Christ”Renee in his own way depicts an episode that is well known to everyone. He created this masterpiece at a time when his work was experiencing rapid flourishing. Christ was baptized, and we see the moment when he is already gone out. His head is bowed, and his eyes are modestly lowered. All this suggests […]...
24. Description of the painting by Sergei Ivanov “Baskaki”Artist Sergei Ivanov was never indifferent to the tragic events that are associated with the history of the Russians. Ivanov expressed his involvement in the experiences of the plight of the people through his own works in painting. Shortly before his death, the artist creates one of his latest works, called Baskaki. The author never […]...
25. Description of the painting by Giotto di Bondone “Crucifixion of Christ”1330; board, tempera; Municipal Museum of Strasbourg. The role of Giotto di Bondone in the development of Italian pictorial art is difficult to overestimate. It was thanks to him that a completely new approach to the image of the spatial dimension in the pictures appeared; they got depth and volume. Mostly the artist worked on […]...
26. Description of the painting by Paul Gauguin “Yellow Christ”It is easy to guess that the painting “Yellow Christ” keeps a religious overtones. However, both society and critics disagree – whether it was a challenge to the clergy and the whole Christian world or a desperate call to cast off a veil of indifference. The central place of the composition is the traditional plot […]...
27. Description of the painting by Andrea Mantegna “Dead Christ”The painter of the Italian Renaissance, Andrea Mantegna, painted original canvases that differed from the classical works of the era in a sharp and tough manner. “The Dead Christ” – a mournful picture depicting the gospel plot of mourning for the crucified Jesus, was written simply and easily. But the perspective here is noticeably transformed. […]...
28. Description of the painting by Rembrandt Harmensz van Rijn “Resurrection of Christ”A special place in the world artistic culture occupy the work of Rembrandt Harmens van Rijn. In one of the periods of his career, the artist turns to writing biblical scenes. These works include the painting “The Resurrection of Christ”, which was written by Rembrandt in the period from 1636-1639. This canvas presents one of […]...
29. Description of the painting by Peter Rubens “Lamentation of Christ”A brilliant painter, originally from the Netherlands, more than anyone else, embodied the vitality and sensuality of European painting of the Baroque era. His creative legacy encompasses the Bruegel’s laws of realism and the achievements of the Venetian school. Despite the popularity of works of religious subjects and mythological motifs, the artist was a virtuoso […]...
30. Description of the painting by Lucas Cranach the Younger “Christ and the harlot”Lucas Cranach the Younger – German painter, who became the successor to the artist Lucas Cranach, part-time his father. The author of famous works of the Renaissance on a religious theme, the young man Lucas recreates Christian images. One of these works was the painting “Christ and the Harlot.” At the heart of the masterpiece […]...
31. Description of the painting by Paolo Veronese “Lamentation of Christ”The visual art of the time of the Renaissance speaks of a complete spiritual change in popular traditions. Another time comes when some things cease to be relevant, and some gain public recognition. Thus, artists are looking for new ideas according to popular moods. Paolo Veronese, being one of the most prominent representatives of the […]...
32. Description of the painting by Michelangelo Buanarroti “Crucifixion of Christ”Many of the works of genius have been lost. This applies to his paintings, which did not survive in battle with time. Many can only guess from the written information of authoritative contemporaries of Michelangelo. Among such lost masterpieces are paintings of Lamentation, Resurrection, and the Crucifixion of Christ. All of them were carried out […]...
33. Description of the painting by Nicholas Ge “Christ in the Garden of Gethsemane”Nikolai Ge does not deviate from the religious theme, and writes “Christ in the Garden of Gethsemane.” He made this creation from 1869 to 1880. He is criticized and forced to believe in mediocrity, but after a while the author reworks his canvas, and then the critics fall silent. This painting is recognized as one […]...
34. Description of the fresco by Giotto di Bondone “Lamentation of Christ”The frescoes of the Italian painter and architect Giotto marked by their birth the discovery of a completely different page in the narration of artistic history. Until the heyday of his work, sculptors of Italy followed the rules of the medieval and Roman ancient traditions of drawing. Painting Giotto breaks the connection with the painting […]...
35. Description of the painting by Michelangelo Merisi da Caravaggio “Position in a coffin”Since Michelangelo Merisi da Caravaggio became the personal painter of Cardinal Francesco del Monte, he began to receive many orders, including on religious subjects. One of these paintings, entitled “Lay in the Coffin,” he wrote for the Roman church of Santa Maria della Valicella. She is considered one of the best in the work of […]...
36. Description of the painting by Viktor Vasnetsov “Christ the Almighty”The canvas “Christ the Almighty” was created by Vasnetsov for 9 years, from 1885 to 1896. The artist depicted the image of Jesus Christ, enclosed in a circle of ideal form, in the central part of the composition, Vasnetsov made the night sky with burning stars as a background for him. Christ’s right hand is […]...
37. Description of the painting by Peter Rubens “Christ in the crown of thorns”This picture refers to the early work of Peter Paul Rubens, but here you can already see that the master knows human anatomy well. Creating in the Baroque era, the artist studied a lot the works of ancient masters, their sculptural heritage. Therefore, in this work we see a thorough drawing of all the muscles […]...
38. Description of the painting by Vladimir Borovikovsky “Christ blessing a kneeling man”Vladimir Lukich Borovikovsky was born into a noble, but poor family. At the time of Vladimir’s birth, the Borovikovskys owned only a house in Mirgorod and a couple of land plots. The father and brothers of the future artist were engaged in icon painting, and Vladimir was going to choose this same type of painting […]...
39. Description of the painting by Victor Vasnetsov “Crucifixion of Christ”Viktor Mikhailovich Vasnetsov – a famous Russian artist, widely known in Russia and abroad as the creator of masterpieces on the themes of epics about heroes and Russian folk tales. But few people now know what contribution Vasnetsov’s religious painting made to the development of Russian Orthodox culture. Vasnetsov’s father was a priest, and Victor […]...
40. Description of the painting by Mathias Grünewald “Crucifixion”In the picture we see a traditional religious plot – the crucified Jesus and those close to him gathered around him. If you try to characterize the impression that this creation leaves in one word, it will be despair. We see a mutilated, painfully thin, male figure with a truly martyred face on a black […]...