The life of Jesus Christ is one that is both fascinating and a mystery. This one man’s life is very well documented, both in words and in art. There are many questions raised if this truly happened or was a myth created to give the public hope in times of need. I am not a religious person however, I do tend to gravitate towards religious art. Many of the religious paintings I have viewed have true emotion. Both paintings focus on iconic times within Jesus’ life, but Zampieri’s painting deals with the awe of his birth, and Munkacsy depicts the delight of the crowd during the trial of his execution.
The artist Domenichino Zamperini also known as Domenichino. He was born October 21, 1581 and died April 6, 1641(Encyclopedia 9). Domenichino was Italian Baroque artist that attended Carracci School of art …show more content…
There is an engraved design of the painting, labeled being as Domenichino’s, however the painting neglects details suggesting it was made from a preparatory drawing of Carracci that also was lacking details(Brigstocke, pg.57–59). Domenichino shows the loveliness of humankind through an emotional portrait of The Virgin Mary looking into the state of amazement at child Jesus. The compassion of this most simple and necessary bond between the mother and child is captured in the painting well. It is a feeling that parents can understand, and are able to touch many for the simple reason that everyone will play at least one of these significant roles throughout their lifetime. The simplicity of human nature at particular time period is contrasted with Mary’s robes and the witnesses that have come to adore Jesus. I believe it points toward spirituality, though one could interpret it as something else. This painting was designed for private adoration for the artist himself, it captured a beautiful moment, and so much
The artist Domenichino Zamperini also known as Domenichino. He was born October 21, 1581 and died April 6, 1641(Encyclopedia 9). Domenichino was Italian Baroque artist that attended Carracci School of art …show more content…
There is an engraved design of the painting, labeled being as Domenichino’s, however the painting neglects details suggesting it was made from a preparatory drawing of Carracci that also was lacking details(Brigstocke, pg.57–59). Domenichino shows the loveliness of humankind through an emotional portrait of The Virgin Mary looking into the state of amazement at child Jesus. The compassion of this most simple and necessary bond between the mother and child is captured in the painting well. It is a feeling that parents can understand, and are able to touch many for the simple reason that everyone will play at least one of these significant roles throughout their lifetime. The simplicity of human nature at particular time period is contrasted with Mary’s robes and the witnesses that have come to adore Jesus. I believe it points toward spirituality, though one could interpret it as something else. This painting was designed for private adoration for the artist himself, it captured a beautiful moment, and so much