The artwork titled “Christ Blessing” by Giovanni Bellini, created around the year 1460, is an oil painting on panel belonging to the Early Renaissance art movement. This religious painting, measuring 46 x 58 cm, is located in the Louvre Museum in Paris, France.
The artwork represents an image of Christ extending a blessing gesture with His right hand while holding a sacred text against His chest with His left hand. The depiction of Christ is characterized by a serene and contemplative expression, adorned with a crown of thorns. As a hallmark of the Early Renaissance style, the image exhibits meticulous attention to detail, particularly in the rendering of Christ’s garments and the realistic portrayal of the wounds on His hands, reinforcing His sacrificial identity. The background is meticulously crafted, presenting a serene landscape under a calm blue sky, which adds to the sense of divine tranquility evoked by the image. The subtle use of light and shadow contributes to the three-dimensionality and depth of the painting, demonstrating Bellini’s masterful technique in oil medium.
