1665 (ca.), Luca Giordano, The Descent from the Cross -- Gallerie dell'Accademia (Venice)
From the museum label: The success of this painting is confirmed by its numerous existing copies. This altarpiece exemplifies Giordano's compositional skills. Built on parallel planes, the scene is crowded but clearly organized, and each character is defined with psychological insight. The picture's accentuated chiaroscuro draws from the Neapolitan model of Caravaggesque painter Jusepe de Ribera, while the dynamic and vibrant brushwork resonates with late-Titianesque echoes. Titian's art had in fact deeply impressed Giordano during his Venetian sojourn.
1665 (ca.), Luca Giordano, The Descent from the Cross -- Gallerie dell'Accademia (Venice)
From the museum label: The success of this painting is confirmed by its numerous existing copies. This altarpiece exemplifies Giordano's compositional skills. Built on parallel planes, the scene is crowded but clearly organized, and each character is defined with psychological insight. The picture's accentuated chiaroscuro draws from the Neapolitan model of Caravaggesque painter Jusepe de Ribera, while the dynamic and vibrant brushwork resonates with late-Titianesque echoes. Titian's art had in fact deeply impressed Giordano during his Venetian sojourn.