The Gathering of Manna (1540-1555)
Bacchiacca1540-1555 · Portrait · Public domain
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Provenance and rights
- Rights
- Public domain (artist died 1557)
Specifications
- Year
- 1540-1555
- Nationality / school
- Italian
- Lifespan
- 1494–1557
About the artwork
Bacchiacca is the artist behind "The Gathering of Manna", dated 1540-1555. The catalogue places it in Religion. The format is portrait. Religion, a short history: Buddhist painting, Hindu devotional imagery, and Islamic calligraphy and ornament each have conventions of their own. Religious painting is among the largest bodies of art ever made, from altarpieces, icons, and illuminated manuscripts to devotional prints. Historical background, 1540-1555: The sixteenth century includes the High Renaissance in Italy, the Mannerist generation that followed it, and the Northern Renaissance of artists such as Dürer, Holbein, and Bruegel. The Protestant Reformation changed how religious imagery was commissioned in northern Europe, while Venetian painters made rich colour and brushwork a central concern.
"The Gathering of Manna" is shown in the onlly.art catalogue for reference and browsing. A portrait format suits narrow wall spaces, hallways, and the area beside a door or window. 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, 1494–1557
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