The Incredulity of St Thomas (detail) 1547

This detail from Francesco Salviati’s “The Incredulity of St Thomas”, painted in 1547 and now housed in the Louvre, highlights the dramatic realism of the artist’s style. The painting depicts the moment when Saint Thomas, doubting the resurrection of Jesus, puts his finger into the wound in Christ's side. The focus on the foot of St. Thomas in this detail emphasizes the physicality of the encounter, bringing the biblical story to life with anatomical precision. The dynamic composition and use of light and shadow, typical of the High Renaissance, create a powerful and emotional scene.