The Baptism of Christ in the Jordan
GPTKB entity
Properties (55)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instanceOf |
artwork
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| gptkbp:artist |
Piero della Francesca
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| gptkbp:colors |
earth tones
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| gptkbp:culturalSignificance |
depicts a key event in the New Testament
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| gptkbp:depicts |
the_baptism_of_Jesus
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| gptkbp:dimensions |
170 cm × 120 cm
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| gptkbp:exhibits |
linear_perspective
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| gptkbp:features |
gptkb:John_the_Baptist
Holy Spirit as a dove |
| gptkbp:historicalContext |
gptkb:Christianity
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| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
The Baptism of Christ in the Jordan
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| gptkbp:influencedBy |
gptkb:Byzantine_art
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| gptkbp:influences |
Western art tradition
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| gptkbp:inspiration |
later religious artworks
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| gptkbp:is_part_of |
a larger altarpiece
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| gptkbp:location |
gptkb:National_Gallery,_London
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| gptkbp:medium |
tempera on wood
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| gptkbp:notableFeature |
the use of light and shadow
the balance of elements the use of symbolism the emotional impact the interaction between figures the artistic legacy the representation of divine light the artistic interpretation of scripture the depiction of divine intervention the depiction of ritual. the depiction of water the emotional expressions of figures the gathering of angels the harmonious composition the historical accuracy of attire the historical context of the scene the historical significance of the event the influence on future artists the natural landscape background the portrayal of community the portrayal of divine approval the portrayal of nature the presence of onlookers the representation of faith the representation of humility the representation of spiritual awakening the serene atmosphere the use of color contrast the use of foreground and background the_depiction_of_the_Jordan_River the_depiction_of_the_Trinity the_dramatic_pose_of_John_the_Baptist the_serene_expression_of_Jesus the_significance_in_Christian_theology |
| gptkbp:style |
Renaissance
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| gptkbp:symbolizes |
the_beginning_of_Jesus'_ministry
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| gptkbp:technique |
tempera painting
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| gptkbp:yearEstablished |
c. 1440
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