Fra' BARTOLOMEO - Resurrection of Christ and saints (1516)

 

Resurrection of Christ and saints

1516
Oil painting on canvas (284x204 cm)
Palazzo Pitti, Florence

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This painting is characterized by a strong dynamic sense, infused by the drapery, the raised arm of Christ, the arms and heads of the saints pointing and turning.

The figure of Christ is imposing in the construction of the picture, an aspect due to convey to the observer a profound sense of adoration and contemplation.

Baccio della Porta studied painting in Florence, the city where he met and suffered the strong influence of Savonarola, after whose death he decided to join the Dominican order and take the name of Fra 'Bartolomeo.

It seems that he too reacted in the manner of Botticelli, burning all his previous paintings in which there were nudes; these facts can be attributed to Savonarola and his ability to manipulate weak minds like those of the two artists.

Fra 'Bartolomeo could boast the presence of Michelangelo and Raphael in his group of friends. His art took shape on the works of Leonardo da Vinci. Drawing, shapes and bright colors are evidence of his real and artistic acquaintances.

Comparing artistis: Carracci, Leonardo da Vinci, Michelangelo, Raffaello