Christ Before Pilate


size(cm): 45x45
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The painting "Christ before Pilate" by artist Jacopo Pontormo is an Italian Renaissance masterpiece noted for its unique artistic style and dramatic composition.

The painting represents the moment when Jesus is brought before Pilate to be judged. In the composition, Pontormo uses a perspective technique that makes the figure of Jesus appear to float in space, giving it an effect of transcendence and divinity.

The use of color is another outstanding aspect of the work. Pontormo uses a palette of vibrant, saturated colors that complement each other to create a sense of movement and tension in the scene.

Also, the painting has an interesting history. It was commissioned by Cardinal Giovanni de Medici in the 16th century for the family chapel in the church of San Lorenzo in Florence. However, the work was so controversial in its time that the cardinal decided not to exhibit it publicly and kept it in his private collection.

A little known aspect of the painting is that Pontormo worked on it for over ten years, demonstrating his dedication and perfectionism in creating this masterpiece.

In summary, "Christ before Pilate" is an impressive painting that stands out for its unique artistic style, its dramatic composition, its use of color and its interesting and little-known history.

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