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Title
Jesus and the Apostles
Description
Composition in tones earthy, red, blue and black. Contour lines and lines forming small squares study suggesting mosaic panel. It depicts Jesus on the cross and twelve kneeling figures at his side. In the center of the composition, Christ on the cross in front. On the left, six figures, side by side, in profile to the right knees. On the right six figures, side by side, in profile to the left also kneeling. Background and figures all worked with small squares suggesting mosaic panel. In the upper on the left corner suggestion moon. Straight lines crossing diagonally intersecting the composition at various points.
Location Created
Author
Candido PortinariPerson
Themes
Related Event
2
Related Document
11
Artwork Function
StudyArtworkFunctionType
Executed toArtworkFunctionType
Artwork Function Description
Study for the mosaic mural Jesus and the Apostles; not executedWork designed for the Palácio da Alvorada chapel, Brasília, DF
Art Form
DrawingArtFormType
Art Medium
lead pencilArtMediumType
colored pencilArtMediumType
Artwork Surface
paperArtworkSurfaceType
Certificate
486
Height
19.5
Width
46.5
Dimension Notes
precisão: aproximadas
Annotation
Stamped signature in bottom right corner "Portinari*". Undated
