The Miracle of the Loaves and Fishes
The Met
Artist: Jacopo Tintoretto (Jacopo Robusti)(Italian, Venice 1518/19–1594 Venice)
Date: ca. 1545–50
Department: European Paintings
Classification: Paintings
Medium: Oil on canvas
Dimensions: 61 x 160 1/2 in. (154.9 x 407.7 cm)
Credit Line: Francis L. Leland Fund, 1913
Visual Descriptions
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Brief Description
A central figure among many people, with bread and fish, in a green, hilly landscape.
Detailed Description
A multitude of figures gathers in a hilly, green landscape under a light sky. In the center, a figure with a beard and long hair, dressed in a blue tunic and red cloak, stands with arms outstretched, appearing to distribute items. To the central figure's left, another figure in a yellow and black tunic also gestures with open hands. To the right of the central figure, a figure in a brown tunic holds a basket, and several fish are visible on the ground between them. The background features rolling green hills dotted with trees, where numerous smaller groups of people are seated or standing, extending into the distance. In the foreground, on both the left and right sides, larger groups of figures are arranged. On the left, several figures in richly colored garments, including pink and red, are seated or reclining. One figure wears a tall, pointed hat. A partially nude figure lies on the ground nearby. On the right, similar groups of figures are present, with one figure in a light blue dress and white shawl seated prominently. Further to the right, a standing figure in a white and gold tunic with a dark cloak looks downwards. The overall composition is densely populated, with figures in various poses and colorful attire filling the scene.
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