“The Dream of Joachim,” created by Giotto around 1305, is a fresco representative of the Proto Renaissance art movement. The artwork, measuring 200 x 185 cm, belongs to the genre of religious painting and is part of the series “Scenes from the Life of Joachim.” This distinguished piece is located in the Scrovegni (Arena) Chapel in Padua, Italy.
The artwork depicts a sleeping Joachim, receiving a divine message from an angel descending from the sky. Joachim, draped in a pinkish robe with a halo signifying his saintly status, rests outside a modest shelter amidst a rocky terrain. Above him, the angel, characterized by serene features and ethereal wings, reaches out, signifying the conveyance of a celestial message. In the background, shepherds with their flock look on, with neutral expressions, suggesting a recognition of the divine occurrence. The rocky landscape and simplified structures emphasize the humility and divine solitude of the moment within this sacred narrative.
