VILADOMAT i MANALT, Antoni (1678-1755). Jesus
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VILADOMAT i MANALT, Antoni (1678-1755). Jesus
VILADOMAT i MANALT, Antoni (1678-1755). Jesus is stripped of His garments. 1722-1737. SPAIN. Matar asilica of Saint Mary. Tenth Station of Via Crucis. Baroque art. Oil
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Antoni Baroque Basilica Crucis Garments Jesus Manalt Matar Stripped Tenth Viladomat Up Right
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This striking and emotionally charged Baroque masterpiece, titled "Jesus is stripped of His garments" by the Catalan artist Antoni Viladomat i Manalt (1678-1755), depicts the tenth station of the Via Crucis or Way of the Cross, a devotional sequence of events leading up to the crucifixion of Jesus Christ. The scene unfolds at the Mataràsilica of Saint Mary in Spain, where a group of people, including a woman in the foreground, gather to witness the event. The vertical composition of the painting, with its rich colors and dramatic use of light, draws the viewer's attention to the central figure of Jesus, who is being stripped of his garments by a Roman soldier. The intense expression on Jesus' face conveys a sense of suffering and resignation, while the onlookers' varied reactions range from shock and sorrow to indifference and contempt. The use of oil paint adds depth and texture to the image, creating a sense of realism and immediacy that heightens the emotional impact of the scene. The Baroque style, with its emphasis on drama, emotion, and movement, is particularly well-suited to depicting the intensity and complexity of the Passion story. This powerful and evocative work of art invites the viewer to reflect on the sacrifices and suffering endured by Jesus during the Stations of the Cross, and to contemplate the themes of redemption, compassion, and the human condition.
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