Description of the painting by Giovanni Bellini “Praying for the cup”
Before us is an early picture of the artist. In the center we see Christ, who is kneeling. If we look below, we can see the students. There are three of them. This is Peter, John, James. They unexpectedly fell asleep for themselves. It’s already getting light. The long night is over very soon. The day that has begun will bring the flour that is destined to Jesus.
The painter depicts an angel on the background of low clouds. He is holding a bowl. She is a symbol of suffering. This vessel should atone for all the sins of men. Christ must drink it all.
If you look closely, you can see a whole detachment of Roman soldiers who are coming here to arrest Christ. In front of the detachment, there is none other than Judas himself.
The artist depicts all the details of the landscape that are mentioned in the Bible. At the same time, it is nature that gives the whole scene a special sound. The sun rises, and the sky is colored with pink highlights. Dawn is truly bloody. The whole scene is filled with fancy light, cast gold. This indicates that the night has passed. A new time will come very soon, which will bring salvation to all.
The painter with the help of a picture of nature enhances the realism of the canvas. If you follow the path along the paths, you can see the city, which lies on a hill. The painter emphasizes the maximum universality and significance of all that is happening.
All the details of the landscape are meticulously thought out. The scene is illuminated in a certain way. This creates a certain mood. Dawn floods all around with its light. In the background, the tones are cold, and in the foreground they turn into warm ones.
The image of Bellini is incredibly plastic. The hills and stone formations of it are incredibly voluminous. The artist manages to create a soft landscape, the forms of which seem to swirl. Before us is the creation of a true master.
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