The Gathering of Manna
The Met
Artist: Aurelio Lomi(Italian, Pisa 1556–1622 Genoa (?))
Department: European Paintings
Classification: Paintings
Medium: Oil on canvas
Dimensions: 41 1/2 x 42 3/4 in. (105.4 x 108.6 cm)
Credit Line: Gift of Cornelius Vanderbilt, 1880
Visual Descriptions
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Brief Description
A desert camp scene with many people, flying figures, and two robed men above
Detailed Description
A vast, multi-figure scene is divided into an arched upper section and a rectangular lower section. The upper, arched area features a golden, cloudy sky filled with numerous active figures, some appearing to fly or float, gesturing and reaching. Outside this arch, in the top left and right corners, are two seated, robed, bearded men, rendered in grayscale. The man on the left looks upwards, while the man on the right holds an open scroll. The larger lower section portrays a sprawling desert landscape under a muted sky. In the mid-ground, a large encampment of tents stretches across the scene, with distant mountains visible on the horizon. Numerous figures, some on foot and others with camels, traverse the landscape. The foreground is densely populated with a multitude of people. On the left, a central bearded figure in long robes gestures outwards, addressing a group, some of whom hold large vessels. In the center, many people are kneeling or bending down, some with small children, appearing to gather or receive something from the ground. On the right, another group of figures stands, some looking upwards or gesturing. The color palette is dominated by warm browns, ochres, and golden tones, creating a largely monochromatic effect, with the grayscale figures in the corners providing a contrast.
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