The Pillar of Fire (1577 – 1578) by Tintoretto

The Pillar of Fire - Tintoretto - 1577 - 1578

Artwork Information

TitleThe Pillar of Fire
ArtistTintoretto
Date1577 - 1578
Mediumoil,canvas
Dimensions370 x 275 cm
Art MovementMannerism (Late Renaissance)

About The Pillar of Fire

“The Pillar of Fire,” crafted by Tintoretto between 1577 and 1578, is an oil painting on canvas, measuring 370 x 275 cm. This religious painting, associated with the Mannerism (Late Renaissance) art movement, embodies the spiritual fervor and intricate stylistic elements of the period.

The artwork depicts a dramatic and emotionally charged biblical scene. Dominating the foreground is a central figure, poised with an outstretched arm, seemingly gesturing upwards towards a divine vision or event. The background is filled with swirling hues of pink and orange, suggesting the celestial nature of the scene, while a pillar of fire ascends in a powerful visual representation of divine presence. Around the central figure, additional figures appear, their expressions and postures reflecting a state of awe and reverence. The composition skillfully combines dynamic movement and spiritual intensity, characteristic of Tintoretto’s Mannerist style.

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