Description
The painting Christ in the House of His Parents or The Carpenter's Shop, by artist John Everett Millais, is a masterpiece of the Pre-Raphaelite movement. This work, with an original size of 86 x 134 cm, was painted in 1850 and represents a scene from the life of Jesus in which he is seen in his father's carpentry workshop, Saint Joseph.
The artistic style of the painting is very characteristic of the Pre-Raphaelite movement, which was characterized by the use of bright colors and attention to detail in the representation of nature and the human figure. In this work, Millais uses a loose brushwork technique and a rich, vibrant color palette to create a detailed, realistic image of daily life at the time of Jesus.
The composition of the painting is very interesting, as Millais uses an unusual perspective to depict the scene. Instead of showing Jesus and his family in the center of the image, as might be expected, Millais places them on the right hand side of the painting, creating a sense of movement and depth in the image.
Color also plays an important role in painting. Millais uses a rich and vibrant color palette to create a feeling of warmth and life in the image. The golden and yellow tones of the wood and fabrics contrast with the cooler tones of stone and metal, creating a sense of balance and harmony.
The history of the painting is also very interesting. The work was commissioned by art critic John Ruskin, who was impressed by Millais' talent after seeing one of his early works. However, when the painting was exhibited at the Royal Academy in 1850, it caused a great deal of controversy due to its realistic and detailed depiction of the life of Jesus. Many critics found it offensive and blasphemous, and some even accused it of being an unflattering portrayal of the Jesus family.
Despite initial controversy, Christ in the House of His Parents or The Carpenter's Shop has become one of the most famous works of Millais and of the Pre-Raphaelite movement in general. The painting remains a powerful and moving depiction of the life of Jesus and his family, and is a work that continues to captivate viewers around the world.