Doubting Thomas
around 1660/65, Artist: Mattia Preti
Doubting Thomas
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.
Object data
Object Name
Painting
Culture
Italian, Neapolitan
Dated
around 1660/65
Artist
Mattia Preti (1613 Taverna/Kalabrien - 1699 La Valetta/Malta) - GND
Material
Canvas
Dimensions
187 x 145,5 cm
Framed: 210,5 cm × 170 cm × 10,5 cm
Image rights
Kunsthistorisches Museum Wien, Gemäldegalerie
Inv. No.
Gemäldegalerie, 259
Provenance
1685 Prague; 1772 in the gallery in Vienna
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