Christ Cleansing the Temple by Bernardino Mei. A dynamic Baroque painting depicting Jesus Christ in a red and blue robe wielding a whip to drive merchants from a temple.

Christ Cleansing the Temple

Bernardino Mei

1655 · Oil Paint, Canvas

A powerful and dramatic Baroque scene capturing the intensity of Christ driving the money changers from the Temple.

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Where it works

A weightier piece with lively force with warm, lived-in color — holds a formal wall with confidence.

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Living Room · Library · Study
Placement
Reads best above substantial furniture or an open wall
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Best where a lighter wall gives it room to show
Color notes
Charcoal black, Deep burgundy, Rich brown

About the piece

Painted around 1655 by Sienese master Bernardino Mei, this oil on canvas work exemplifies the dramatic energy of the Baroque period. The composition is tight and urgent, focusing on Christ's physical action against the vibrant blue and red of his robes as he cleanses the temple, a classic biblical narrative rendered with cinematic intensity.

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