Unbelievers St. Thomas

"Unbelievers St. Thomas" by Michelangelo Merisi da Caravaggio , also known as "The Incredulity of Saint Thomas," depicts a biblical scene from the New Testament . In this artwork, Caravaggio captures the moment when the apostle Thomas, also known as Doubting Thomas, encounters the resurrected Jesus Christ and expresses his doubts about Jesus' resurrection until he can see and touch the wounds in Jesus' hands and side. The central focus of the painting is the interaction between Thomas and Jesus. Jesus, standing on the right side of the composition, extends his hand toward Thomas, offering him the opportunity to touch the wound on his side. His expression is calm and compassionate. Thomas, positioned on the left side, reaches out with his right hand toward the wound in Jesus' side with a look of intense concentration and disbelief on his face. His other hand is raised as if in astonishment. His facial expression and body language convey his amazement and realization of the truth.

The other apostles, gathered around Thomas and Jesus, are depicted with varied expressions of astonishment, curiosity, and awe. Caravaggio masterfully uses dramatic lighting to highlight the characters and create a strong contrast between light and shadow.

The background of the painting is kept relatively dark, emphasizing the significance of the moment between Thomas and Jesus. Caravaggio's use of chiaroscuro (the contrast between light and dark) is a signature element of his style and adds a sense of realism and drama to the scene.

Prevailing color of this fine art print is brown and its shape is landscape. This image is printed on demand - you can choose material, size and finishing.

Caravaggio (Merisi Michalengelo) (1571-1610). Italian Baroque painter, who in his short life was significantly influenced by Baroque painting. Born to a family of architects in Caravaggio, he was an unwary adventurer who liked teasing and toying with fate. In his early works, he preferred realism. He worked with light and shadow, combining natural and architectural elements. He captured dramatic scenes (and his images are very sensational) by utilising hyperrealism and an impressive use of light and shadow. An intense light side, which he started using, helped him add intensity to colours and link the composition into one unit. Light, intense colours, and choice of motifs (often with the presence of death) are the cornerstones of his work, which indelibly influenced the history of art.