File:Martyrdom of Saint Matthew - Girolamo Muziano (1532-1592).jpg
Original file (1,000 × 944 pixels, file size: 177 KB, MIME type: image/jpeg)
Captions
Captions
Summary
[edit]| Description |
English: The painting The Martyrdom of St Matthew by Girolamo Muziano is an Italian Renaissance masterpiece that tells the story of the martyrdom of the Apostle Saint Matthew. The painting is impressive both for its original size of 320 x 350 cm and for its artistic style and detailed composition.
Muziano uses techniques of light and shadow to create a dramatic and realistic image of the moment when San Mateo is assassinated. The artist uses a dark and dramatic color palette to emphasize the gloomy tone of the scene. The use of light in the painting is exceptional, creating a dramatic lighting effect that highlights the figure of the saint. The composition of the painting is impressive, with a great amount of detail and elements that combine to create a striking image. The scene is filled with figures, each with a unique and detailed expression. The position of the figures, the arrangement of objects, and the use of perspective create a sense of depth and movement in the painting. The story behind the painting is equally interesting. The work was commissioned by Cardinal Alessandro Farnese as part of a cycle of paintings depicting the life of Saint Matthew. The painting was created in the 1570s and is currently in the church of San Luigi dei Francesi in Rome. Although the painting is widely known, there are some lesser-known aspects that make it even more fascinating. For example, Muziano is said to have used real models to create the figures in the painting, giving it a higher level of realism. Furthermore, the painting was restored in the 20th century, allowing experts to discover details that had been covered by dirt and the wear and tear of time. In short, Girolamo Muziano's The Martyrdom of St Matthew is an impressive work of art that combines an exceptional art style with detailed composition and an interesting story. The painting is a showcase of Muziano's talent and skill as an artist and remains one of the most impressive works of the Italian Renaissance. |
| Date | |
| Source | https://kuadros.com/products/el-martirio-de-san-mateo-girolamo-muziano |
| Author | Girolamo Muziano |
Licensing
[edit]
- You are free:
- to share – to copy, distribute and transmit the work
- to remix – to adapt the work
- Under the following conditions:
- attribution – You must give appropriate credit, provide a link to the license, and indicate if changes were made. You may do so in any reasonable manner, but not in any way that suggests the licensor endorses you or your use.
- share alike – If you remix, transform, or build upon the material, you must distribute your contributions under the same or compatible license as the original.
|
This is a faithful photographic reproduction of a two-dimensional, public domain work of art. The work of art itself is in the public domain for the following reason:
The official position taken by the Wikimedia Foundation is that "faithful reproductions of two-dimensional public domain works of art are public domain".
This photographic reproduction is therefore also considered to be in the public domain in the United States. In other jurisdictions, re-use of this content may be restricted; see Reuse of PD-Art photographs for details. | ||||
.jpg&action=edit§ion=1){kind=link}
.jpg&action=edit§ion=2){kind=link}
File history
Click on a date/time to view the file as it appeared at that time.
| Date/Time | Thumbnail | Dimensions | User | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| current | 12:29, 12 January 2024 | | 1,000 × 944 (177 KB) | AbchyZa22 (talk | contribs) | Uploaded a work by Girolamo Muziano from https://kuadros.com/products/el-martirio-de-san-mateo-girolamo-muziano with UploadWizard |
You cannot overwrite this file.
File usage on Commons
There are no pages that use this file.
.jpg&oldid=860394898){kind=link}