"The Supper at Simon the Pharisee's" Flemish Venetian Early 17th century

"The Supper at Simon the Pharisee's"
Venetian-Flemish oil on copper
Early 17th century
29.2 x 37.3 cm
Framed 63 x 71 cm

This exquisite oil-on-copper painting illustrates the Gospel episode of the Supper at the House of Simon the Pharisee with extraordinary narrative intensity.
The fulcrum of the composition is the devotional gesture of Mary Magdalene, captured in the act of anointing Christ's feet; the scene unfolds through a complex arrangement of the guests and the apostles, set in a convivial setting of great theatrical impact.
Formally, the painting is distinguished by a warm and vibrant color palette, where the juxtaposition of precious pigments such as carmine red, ochre, and green create a visual counterpoint of rare effectiveness.
The painting reveals a marked influence of the Venetian-Flemish style, evident in the meticulous rendering of detail, the skillful use of chiaroscuro, and the presence, in the upper right, of a cutaway view of the exterior, where a Venetian building, bridge, and canal can be seen.
During the Renaissance and Mannerism, many Northern painters decided to move and work in Venice, often entering the workshops of the great masters, combining Northern precision with the light and color of Venetian painters, thus creating works of great quality.

The copper, of considerable size, is in good condition.

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