Christ Healing the Blind
The Met
Artist: El Greco (Domenikos Theotokopoulos)(Greek, Iráklion (Candia) 1541–1614 Toledo)
Date: ca. 1570
Department: European Paintings
Classification: Paintings
Medium: Oil on canvas
Dimensions: 47 x 57 1/2 in. (119.4 x 146.1 cm)
Credit Line: Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Wrightsman, 1978
Visual Descriptions
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Brief Description
A central figure touches a kneeling man's face, surrounded by many figures in an architectural setting
Detailed Description
A crowded scene features numerous figures within an architectural setting. In the left foreground, a central figure, dressed in a pink tunic and a blue cloak, extends his right hand towards the face of a man kneeling before him. This kneeling man, clad in a brown cloth, looks upwards. To the left of the kneeling man, another figure with a bare back and a pink drape around his waist raises his left arm towards the sky, his head tilted back. Several other figures are clustered around these central three, looking towards the interaction. The background on the left features tall, light-colored columns and building facades. The ground beneath the figures is a checkered pattern of light and dark squares. On the right side of the painting, a group of men stands, some with beards, dressed in various colored robes including green, purple, and brown. One man in a purple robe gestures with both hands towards the central figures. Further back on the right, more figures are visible, some appearing to be in conversation or interaction. In the lower right foreground, a man in a green tunic looks upwards, while a woman with bare shoulders and a white garment looks towards the left. The background on the right features more classical architecture, including arches and buildings receding into the distance. The sky above is a dramatic mix of deep blues and white, heavily textured clouds. The overall palette includes rich blues, pinks, browns, and greens, with strong contrasts between light and shadow. The brushwork appears expressive and dynamic.
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