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The Tribute To Caesar, Signed On The Parapet Hb F. (fecit), Upper Veneto 17th Century
This important oil painting on canvas depicts the Gospel episode of the "Tribute to Caesar," taken from the Gospels of Mark, Matthew, and Luke, famous for the phrase "Give to Caesar what is Caesar's, and to God what is God's."
The scene unfolds behind a stone parapet, which also features the initials HB f. (fecit), a compositional device that symbolically separates the sacred space from that of the spectator, while simultaneously engaging them in the narrative. The figure of Christ dominates the center, rendered with great elegance and naturalness, wrapped in a luminous robe in rosy tones that enhances his scenic and spiritual presence.
Around him are Pharisees, priests, and popular figures, characterized by a deliberately differentiated rendering: on one side, the composed and idealized beauty of Christ, on the other, a more pronounced, almost caricatural, representation of his interlocutors. The faces, expressions, and accentuated gestures hark back to the vein of 17th-century Venetian painting that favored expressive freedom, irony, and distortion as narrative tools.
Stylistically, the work reveals a broad and international figurative culture: influences from Rembrandt-inspired Flemish painting are evident in the darker, more introspective figures, Nordic accents in the physiognomic distortion, and a rich, typically Venetian palette in the rendering of the fabrics. The composition is thus dynamic, theatrical, and highly communicative.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
The artwork is sold with acertificate of authenticity and guarantee.
We take care of and organize theshipping of purchased artworks, both within Italy and internationally, throughprofessional and insured couriers.
No additional costs will becharged if the artwork is collected directly by the buyer at our gallery.
For shipments outside Italy,delivery times are estimated at a minimum of 15 days, which may vary dependingon the export permit procedures.
The artwork can be viewed at ourgallery in Orzinuovi (BS), where we will be pleased to welcome you and presentour collections.
We remain at your completedisposal, also by phone, at the following numbers:
+39 340 217 2217
+39 340 241 7919
FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/barbierifineart/
The scene unfolds behind a stone parapet, which also features the initials HB f. (fecit), a compositional device that symbolically separates the sacred space from that of the spectator, while simultaneously engaging them in the narrative. The figure of Christ dominates the center, rendered with great elegance and naturalness, wrapped in a luminous robe in rosy tones that enhances his scenic and spiritual presence.
Around him are Pharisees, priests, and popular figures, characterized by a deliberately differentiated rendering: on one side, the composed and idealized beauty of Christ, on the other, a more pronounced, almost caricatural, representation of his interlocutors. The faces, expressions, and accentuated gestures hark back to the vein of 17th-century Venetian painting that favored expressive freedom, irony, and distortion as narrative tools.
Stylistically, the work reveals a broad and international figurative culture: influences from Rembrandt-inspired Flemish painting are evident in the darker, more introspective figures, Nordic accents in the physiognomic distortion, and a rich, typically Venetian palette in the rendering of the fabrics. The composition is thus dynamic, theatrical, and highly communicative.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
The artwork is sold with acertificate of authenticity and guarantee.
We take care of and organize theshipping of purchased artworks, both within Italy and internationally, throughprofessional and insured couriers.
No additional costs will becharged if the artwork is collected directly by the buyer at our gallery.
For shipments outside Italy,delivery times are estimated at a minimum of 15 days, which may vary dependingon the export permit procedures.
The artwork can be viewed at ourgallery in Orzinuovi (BS), where we will be pleased to welcome you and presentour collections.
We remain at your completedisposal, also by phone, at the following numbers:
+39 340 217 2217
+39 340 241 7919
FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/barbierifineart/
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