Christ in the Wilderness
The Met
Artist: Moretto da Brescia (Alessandro Bonvicino)(Italian, Brescia ca. 1498–1554 Brescia)
Date: ca. 1515–20
Department: European Paintings
Classification: Paintings
Medium: Oil on canvas
Dimensions: 18 x 21 3/4 in. (45.7 x 55.2 cm)
Credit Line: Rogers Fund, 1911
Visual Descriptions
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Brief Description
A bearded man in red and blue robes sits in a rocky landscape with animals and two angels
Detailed Description
A bearded man is depicted in a rocky landscape under a light blue sky. The man, positioned on the right side, is seated on a large brown rock, facing towards the right with his right hand resting on his chin. He wears a bright red tunic and a flowing blue cloak that drapes over his legs; his bare feet are visible. The landscape features numerous brown and grey rocks and boulders, with patches of green and brown vegetation. Two slender trees with sparse foliage, one with reddish-brown leaves, stand in the upper center. In the upper right sky, two light-colored, winged figures, resembling angels, float amidst soft clouds. Animals are present throughout the scene. On the left, a dark bird perches on a tall rock, and a white bird stands on another rock nearby. Below them, a brown deer with antlers walks towards the left. In the mid-ground, a goat-like animal grazes, and a reddish-brown fox-like creature crouches. A green, winged, reptilian creature with a long tail lies on the ground in the lower center. Further right, a dark boar-like animal is visible, and a lion with a mane rests on the lower right. Two smaller dark birds are also seen on rocks in the lower left and lower right foreground. The overall color palette is muted, with blues, browns, and greens dominating, accented by the man's red robe.
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