Prophet Isaiah 1516

"Prophet Isaiah" is a painting by Fra Bartolomeo, a prominent figure in the Florentine Renaissance. Completed in 1516, it depicts the prophet Isaiah, a central figure in Jewish and Christian traditions, seated and pointing towards a stone tablet inscribed with "Ecce Deus Salvator Meus" (Behold the God, my Savior). This artwork is housed in the Galleria dell'Accademia di Firenze in Florence, Italy. The composition, marked by the figure's dramatic gesture and the inscription's prominence, creates a powerful message of faith and prophecy. The painting's realism and attention to detail are characteristic of Fra Bartolomeo's style, which draws inspiration from Leonardo da Vinci's teachings.