The artwork, titled “Transfiguration of Christ on Mount Tabor,” was created by Giovanni Bellini around the year 1455. Executed using tempera on panel, this work measures 68 x 134 cm and belongs to the Early Renaissance art movement. It is a religious painting currently housed in the Museo Correr in Venice, Italy.
In the artwork, Bellini masterfully depicts the biblical event of Christ’s Transfiguration on Mount Tabor. At the center of the composition, Christ stands illuminated in a radiant white garment, symbolizing his divine nature. Flanking him on either side are two significant biblical figures, possibly Moses and Elijah, engaged in solemn conversation. Below the elevated trio, three apostles are depicted in various states of slumber or prostration, showcasing human susceptibility and reverence. The landscape rendered in the background features a serene sky with cloud formations, enhancing the spiritual atmosphere of the scene. Bellini’s use of tempera allows for exquisite detail and vibrancy, characteristic of the Early Renaissance period, capturing both the divinity and humanity inherent in this profound biblical narrative.
