Doubting Thomas
around 1660/65 | Mattia Preti
The doubting disciple Thomas is called upon to convince himself of the physical resurrection of Christ (the flag of Easter is clearly visible) by touching the wound in the Lord’s side (John 20:24−29). Static elements found in a devotional picture – the figure of Christ turned head-on to face the devout – are linked with the dramatic tale of amazement and fear as experienced by the disciples.
The doubting disciple Thomas is called upon to convince himself of the physical resurrection of Christ (the flag of Easter is clearly visible) by touching the wound in the Lord’s side (John 20:24−29). Static elements found in a devotional picture – the figure of Christ turned head-on to face the devout – are linked with the dramatic tale of amazement and fear as experienced by the disciples.
Artist:
Mattia Preti (1613 Taverna/Kalabrien - 1699 La Valetta/Malta) DNB
Time:
around 1660/65
Object Name
Painting
Culture
Italian, Neapolitan
Material/technology:
Canvas
Dimensions:
187 x 145,5 cm
Framed: 210,5 cm × 170 cm × 10,5 cm
Copyright
Kunsthistorisches Museum, Gemäldegalerie
Invs.
Gemäldegalerie, 259
Provenance
1685 Prague; 1772 in the gallery in Vienna