The Marriage Feast at Cana (1500) by Hieronymus Bosch

The Marriage Feast at Cana - Hieronymus Bosch - 1500

Artwork Information

TitleThe Marriage Feast at Cana
ArtistHieronymus Bosch
Date1500
Mediumoil,panel
Art MovementNorthern Renaissance
Current LocationMuseum Boijmans van Beuningen, Rotterdam, Netherlands

About The Marriage Feast at Cana

“The Marriage Feast at Cana,” crafted by Hieronymus Bosch in the year 1500, is an oil painting on panel that belongs to the Northern Renaissance art movement. This religious painting is housed at the Museum Boijmans van Beuningen in Rotterdam, Netherlands.

The artwork depicts the biblical event of the Marriage Feast at Cana, where Jesus performed the miracle of turning water into wine. The scene is intricately detailed, featuring a variety of figures engaged in the celebratory event. At the center, guests are seated around a long dining table adorned with ornate dishes and vessels, set within an architectural setting that includes columns and arches. Figures in the painting are captured in various interactions, with some prominently displaying expressions of contemplation or conversation. In the lower portion of the artwork, attendants are seen handling large water jugs, a visual reference to the miracle taking place. The color palette and detailed textures contribute to the rich and elaborate composition typical of Bosch’s style. The background of the scene includes additional figures engaged in various tasks, adding depth and narrative complexity to the depiction.

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