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The Temptation of Christ, c. 1516-25 (oil on panel)
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The Temptation of Christ, c. 1516-25 (oil on panel)
488132 The Temptation of Christ, c.1516-25 (oil on panel) by Titian (Tiziano Vecellio) (c.1488-1576); 89.9X69.7 cm; Minneapolis Institute of Arts, MN, USA; (add.info.: This painting portrays one of three temptations that Christ faced during his forty days fast in the desert, narrated in Matthew 4:1-4. Christ is being tempted by a young demon that presents a stone and challenges Christ to perform the miracle of turning it into bread, thus proving that he is truly the Son of God. Christ refuses, saying, " One does not live by bread alone, but by every word that comes from the mouth of God." ); eMinneapolis Institute of Art; The William Hood Dunwoody Fund; Italian, out of copyright
Media ID 23256928
© Minneapolis Institute of Art The William Hood Dunwoody Fund / Bridgeman Images
Bread Challenge Demon Faithful Miracle Resisting Spirituality Strength Temptation Tempting Wisdom Halo
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This print showcases Titian's masterpiece, "The Temptation of Christ" painted between 1516 and 1525. The oil on panel artwork measures 89.9X69.7 cm and is housed in the Minneapolis Institute of Arts, MN, USA. In this painting, we witness one of the three temptations that Jesus faced during his forty-day fast in the desert, as described in Matthew 4:1-4. A young demon presents a stone to Christ, challenging him to perform the miracle of turning it into bread to prove his divinity as the Son of God. However, displaying unwavering faith and spiritual strength, Jesus resists this tempting offer by declaring that life is sustained not only by physical nourishment but also by every word spoken by God. Titian skillfully captures this pivotal moment with intricate details and vibrant colors typical of Renaissance art. The halo surrounding Jesus' head symbolizes his divine nature while emphasizing his righteousness in resisting temptation. This profound portrayal invites viewers to reflect upon themes such as wisdom, faithful resistance against challenges, miracles rooted in spirituality rather than material desires or needs for sustenance like food alone. It serves as a reminder that true strength lies within our ability to resist worldly temptations and remain steadfastly devoted to our beliefs. Bridgeman Images has beautifully preserved this iconic piece from Italian history through their high-quality print reproduction available via Fine Art Finder platform.
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