Tiziano Vecelli - Mocking of Christ 1570-1575
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Mocking of Christ 1570-1575
109x94cm oil on canvas
Saint Louis Art Museum, St. Louis, MO, United States
The image is only being used for informational and educational purposes
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From Saint Louis Art Museum:
By the glow of blazing torchlight, Pontius Pilate, the Roman ruler of Judea, presents Christ to an unseen crowd who will decide his fate. Pilate’s extravagant fur-lined cloak and the page’s opulent jewelry contrast with the nearly naked Christ. The distinction between simplicity and splendor underscores the poignancy of the humiliation Christ endured. Evidenced by the sketchy application of paint in the upper left, the work was left unfinished at Titian’s death. During his long life, Titian had become one of the most celebrated artists of his day, recognized and sought after by popes and secular rulers. Qualities such as the assured, powerful brushwork, sensitive modeling, subdued palette, and emotional depth characterize Titian’s late style.