Christ Healing the Sick

Christian Wilhelm Ernst Dietrich

Created:
Movement:
1742
Baroque
key Notes:
Baroque dynamism, compassionate interaction
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Dimensions:
35 1/8 x 41 3/8 in. (89.2 x 105.1 cm)
medium:
Oil on canvas
Difficulty:
Expert
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story of the work:

"Christ Healing the Sick," created by Christian Wilhelm Ernst Dietrich in 1742, depicts a biblical scene where Jesus performs miracles of healing, reflecting the artist's interest in religious themes and his mastery of dramatic composition. The painting is characterized by its dynamic figures and rich color palette, typical of the German Baroque style, and is housed in a private collection.

Description of the work:

"Christ Healing the Sick" by Christian Wilhelm Ernst Dietrich, created in 1742, depicts a dynamic scene of Christ performing a miracle, characterized by a rich color palette and dramatic chiaroscuro that enhances the emotional intensity of the moment. The composition is organized around the figure of Christ, who is centrally positioned and surrounded by a diverse group of figures, each expressing a range of emotions that contribute to the overall narrative of compassion and healing.

Artwork Photograph Source:
Metropolitan Museum of Art

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Christ Healing the Sick