Jesus Chasing the Merchants from the Temple by Quentin Matsys

Jesus Chasing the Merchants from the Temple 

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painting, oil-paint

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narrative-art

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painting

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oil-paint

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figuration

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11_renaissance

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oil painting

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history-painting

This painting by Quentin Matsys, a leading artist of the Early Netherlandish period, depicts a scene from the Gospels, Jesus driving the money changers and merchants from the Temple. The dramatic scene is set in a realistic architectural space with rich details, characteristic of Matsys' style. Jesus is central to the composition, wielding a whip as he overturns tables and throws coins to the ground. The scene is a powerful portrayal of Jesus' anger and righteous indignation against those who profaned the temple, highlighting the artist's ability to depict emotion and narrative in his work. "Jesus Chasing the Merchants from the Temple" is currently housed in the Royal Museum of Fine Arts Antwerp, Belgium.

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