Moses and the Messengers from Canaan (1621–1624)
Giovanni Lanfranco1621–1624 · Landscape · Public domain
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Provenance and rights
- Rights
- Public domain (artist died 1647)
Specifications
- Year
- 1621–1624
- Nationality / school
- Italian
- Lifespan
- 1582–1647
About the artwork
Dated 1621–1624, "Moses and the Messengers from Canaan" is an artwork by Giovanni Lanfranco. About the period around 1621–1624: The seventeenth century is the age of the Baroque, which favoured dramatic light, movement, and strong emotion in the work of painters in Italy, Spain, and Flanders. In Japan the Edo period began in 1603, and in China the Qing dynasty took power in 1644, both bringing new patrons and styles. Religion in brief: Religious painting is among the largest bodies of art ever made, from altarpieces, icons, and illuminated manuscripts to devotional prints. Buddhist painting, Hindu devotional imagery, and Islamic calligraphy and ornament each have conventions of their own. It is listed in the Religion collection. The image is in landscape orientation.
"Moses and the Messengers from Canaan" 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, 1582–1647
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