Christ in the House of Simon the Pharisee
c. 1761
Giovanni Battista Tiepolo brings the biblical story of Christ dining at Simon the Pharisee's house to life with his signature Rococo flair. Instead of a solemn, quiet moment, the scene is a bustling, theatrical spectacle filled with over a dozen characters, a curious dog, and even a parrot watching from the balcony above. You can almost hear the chatter as Mary Magdalene washes Jesus's feet in the foreground, while the grand classical architecture frames the drama perfectly. Tiepolo was a master of making religious scenes feel like lively stage productions, and this 1761 masterpiece is a perfect example of his dynamic, light-filled style.
- Technique
- Oil on canvas
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