TITIAN

Christ stands on the tomb like an emperor of Antiquity. An impressive scene, but it is not only the pose which captivates the viewer . The spectacular element lies in the boldness with which the dramatic Easter morning sky in the background is represented. This det ail demonstrates the genius with which Titian exploited the colours and their full potential: In this spectacular detail, the mediu m of paint is exploited to its highest potential. It is as if the light embodies a supernatural energy causing the shroud to billow and Christ...[Read more]