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Christ and the Woman Taken in Adultery
Gerbrand van den Eeckhout
A dramatic 17th-century biblical scene rendered with masterful chiaroscuro lighting.
Christ and the Woman Taken in Adultery
Sebastiano Ricci
1720 · Oil Paint, Canvas
A masterful Venetian Baroque painting depicting the dramatic biblical encounter between Christ and the woman taken in adultery.
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Where it works
A bold work with active energy with softened warm notes — brings a composed sense of weight.
- Often works in
- Library · Living Room · Study
- Placement
- Reads best above substantial furniture or an open wall
- Walls
- Benefits from light or mid-tone surroundings
- Color notes
- Charcoal black, Deep burgundy, Rich brown
About the piece
Painted around 1720 by the Venetian master Sebastiano Ricci, this work showcases the artist's characteristic luminous palette and fluid, confident brushwork. The scene captures the tension and moral weight of the biblical narrative through dramatic chiaroscuro and a sophisticated multi-figure composition set against a backdrop of classical architecture.
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