Christ with Apostles and a Roman Soldier

Ernest Zacharias Platner

Associated Names
Ernest Zacharias Platner

Artist, German, 1773 - 1855

This is a painting of a group of figures and angels set against a backdrop of ancient architecture. The scene features a collection of figures in the center with cloth draped around them, set against a background suggesting a historical or mythical narrative. Above the central figures, a group of angels, including cherubic figures, are hovering, surrounded by clouds in the sky. The architecture in the background includes walls or large stone structures, indicating a city or important place. The style is similar to Raphael, with a focus on detailed figures and balanced composition, creating a narrative tableau that is both serene and dynamic.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor over graphite on laid paper

  • Credit Line

    Gift of John O'Brien

  • Dimensions

    overall: 49.8 x 25.7 cm (19 5/8 x 10 1/8 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1991.208.77


Artwork history & notes

Wikidata ID

Q64559814

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