Christ Blessing 1465

"Christ Blessing" is a 1465 painting by Antonello da Messina, a prominent artist of the Early Renaissance in Italy. This small-scale oil painting on wood depicts Christ with a calm and serene expression. His right hand is raised in a gesture of blessing, while his left hand rests on a wooden table. The composition is simple and direct, with the figure of Christ filling the canvas. This iconic piece, housed in the National Gallery, London, showcases the artist's mastery of oil painting and his ability to convey religious devotion with a lifelike presence.