The artwork titled “Pentecost” by Jean Fouquet is a part of the Northern Renaissance art movement. This religious painting belongs to the “Hours of Etienne Chevalier” series and is currently housed in the Musée Condé in Chantilly, France.
The artwork vividly portrays the biblical event of Pentecost, where the Holy Spirit descends upon the Apostles and the Virgin Mary. The scene is set in an interior space with architectural elements that frame the gathering of figures. The Holy Spirit, symbolized as a dove, is depicted at the top of the composition, radiating golden beams of divine light that touch each figure, symbolizing their receiving of the Holy Spirit. The Apostles and the Virgin Mary are dressed in richly colored robes, their expressions conveying a sense of awe and spiritual reverence. The careful attention to detail and the use of brilliant colors are characteristic of Fouquet’s style and the Northern Renaissance’s emphasis on intricate detail and vibrant hues.
