Joris Vezeleer by Joos van Cleve https://www.nga.gov/artworks/46435-joris-vezeleer
He pulls a bone-white glove onto one hand and wears a gold ring with a green gem
He pulls a bone-white glove onto one hand and wears a gold ring with a green gem
A popular subject in Counter–Reformation Italy and Spain, Ribera’s profoundly moving work portrays the apostle’s final moments before he is to be flayed alive. The viewer is meant to empathize with Bartholomew, whose body seemingly bursts through the surface of the canvas, and whose outstretched arms embrace a mystical light that illuminates his flesh.
His other arm is bent at the elbow near the lower left corner, and he holds that hand
His left hand, nearest us, is placed on the miser’s shoulder.
From blossoming romances to painful heartbreaks or lifelong connections, artists capture all stages of love. This most universal human emotion has inspired countless moving works of art.
2012.27.1 More details about AMOR Close Modal Burn for Love Renée Stout Hand
Discover works by Flemish 16th Century and learn about the artist
16th century · bronze · Accession ID 1957.14.41 Artwork Flemish 16th Century, Hand
Discover works by Parmigianino and learn about the artist
· Accession ID 1971.82.1 Artwork Parmigianino, Kneeling Woman Lifting Her Hand
Discover works by George Biddle and learn about the artist
all 30 works of art Artwork Philip Evergood, A Self-Portrait with Good Right Hand
Discover works by Axel Leonhard Klinckowström and learn about the artist
Axel Leonhard Klinckowström, Various Artists · 1816 · engraved map, borders hand-colored
Inscriptions & Marks Inscriptions by unknown hand, top center in blue ink: Ellie
artist, upper left in graphite: Feast of the Indian Corn 1918; on recto, by unknown hand