The Resurrection of Christ
Follower of Titian (Tiziano Vecellio) (Pieve di Cadore 1490 - Venice 1576)
Venetian school of the late 16th/early 17th century
Oil on canvas (108 x 78 cm - Framed 129 x 99 cm)
This jewel of the Venetian school, a work carried out between the 16th and 17th centuries by an author from the Venetian area, illustrates the episode of the Resurrection of Christ: as reported in the Gospel of Matthew (Mt 28:1-7) the event is accompanied by an explosion of light and flashes, with the figure of Christ rising into the sky.
The face of Christ, serene and victorious, looks up towards the Light and the Infinite, in contrast to his majestic figure, here constructed with the appearance of a classical sculpture, contrasted by an intensely luminous background.
The Risen One firmly holds the banner (white with a red cross) of the Resurrection, also known as the flag of Saint George, which iconographically represents his victory over death, while raising his right hand in a blessing act. With his feet he crushes a serpent and a skull, a sign of Christ's triumph over sin and death.
The painting falls within the Venetian school and presents clear reminiscences with the works of Titian (Pieve di Cadore 1490 - Venice 1576), which allow us to attribute its execution to a follower of the master, due to the style and pictorial dictation.
The extraordinary luminosity that envelops in a skillful chiaroscuro is of clear Titian descent: the composition is traversed by an intense glow that radiates the body of Christ, emphasizing a chromatic range that is rather sober and very luminous.
In order to better focus on the recognisability of the model, our composition finds a comparison with the Risen Christ of Titian now in the Uffizi Gallery, where we can find the same layout (https://www.uffizi.it/mostre-virtuali/pasqua-2019#39).
Condition: The canvas is in a good state of conservation considering the era; There is an old relining. Complete with gilded and lacquered frame.
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