Job and His Children (1650)
Domenico Piola1650 · Landscape · Public domain
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Provenance and rights
- Rights
- Public domain (artist died 1703)
Specifications
- Year
- 1650
- Nationality / school
- Italian
- Lifespan
- 1627–1703
About the artwork
Dated 1650, "Job and His Children" is an artwork by Domenico Piola. Religion, a short history: Religious painting is among the largest bodies of art ever made, from altarpieces, icons, and illuminated manuscripts to devotional prints. Christian art follows long-established iconography, such as the Madonna and Child, the Annunciation, and the Crucifixion. Historical background, 1650: In Japan the Edo period began in 1603, and in China the Qing dynasty took power in 1644, both bringing new patrons and styles. In the Dutch Republic, a prosperous middle-class market supported landscapes, still lifes, portraits, and scenes of daily life painted at a modest scale for the home. It is listed in the Religion collection. The image is in landscape orientation.
"Job and His Children" is shown in the onlly.art catalogue for reference and browsing. A landscape format suits wide, low wall spaces such as the stretch above a bed, mantel, or sideboard. Religious subjects rely on symbolism, gesture, and layered painterly drama, so they tend to read best in calm and composed interiors. Browsing works by the same artist, or from the same period, is a good way to compare styles before choosing what suits your space.
About the artist
Italian, 1627–1703
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