General Info
Title
Jesus and the Apostles
Description
Composition in tones earthy, blue, green, rose, red and black. All composition cut into small squares like a mosaic. Contour lines and quick strokes. Jesus Christ flanked by the twelve apostles, occupying the entire width of the support area. In the center, Jesus standing, facing, face up. Beside him to the left and on the right six apostles kneeling side by side profile, with hands on the face and head. Background earthy seeing at the top, on the right, suggesting that circle the moon. Several lines cross the composition marking vanishing points.
Location Created
Author
Candido PortinariPerson
About
Themes
Function
Artwork Function
StudyArtworkFunctionType
Executed toArtworkFunctionType
Artwork Function Description
Study for the mosaic mural Jesus and the Apostles; not executedWork designed for the Palácio da Alvorada chapel, Brasília, DF
Support and Technique
Art Form
DrawingArtFormType
Art Medium
lead pencilArtMediumType
colored pencilArtMediumType
Artwork Surface
paperArtworkSurfaceType
Dimensions
Height
32.5
Width
48
Dimension Notes
precisão: aproximadas
Signature and annotation
Annotation
Signed and dated at bottom right "Portinari 57"
Relations
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