The Transfiguration by Camillo Procaccini

The Transfiguration 1587 - 1590

print, etching

print

etching

pencil sketch

charcoal drawing

possibly oil pastel

charcoal art

fluid art

pencil drawing

ink drawing experimentation

pen-ink sketch

pencil work

italy

pencil art

This drawing, “The Transfiguration,” was created by Camillo Procaccini between 1587 and 1590. It is a depiction of the biblical event in which Jesus is transfigured on a mountaintop while Moses and Elijah appear with him. The drawing captures the awe and wonder of this transformative moment, as Jesus is bathed in light and surrounded by swirling clouds. It showcases Procaccini’s skill in capturing the dramatic energy of this scene, highlighting the emotional impact of the event on the disciples who witness it. This drawing was executed in pen and ink, and is part of the collection of the Minneapolis Institute of Art.

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minneapolisinstituteofart about 1 year ago

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The book of Matthew relates the story of a miracle witnessed by three of Jesus’s disciples. They saw him “transfigured before them. His face shone like the sun, and his clothes became as white as the light.” Suddenly the prophets Moses and Elijah appeared and spoke with Jesus. Then, a bright cloud covered them, and a voice from the cloud said, “This is my Son, whom I love; with him I am well pleased. Listen to him!” Terrified, the disciples fell to the ground. When it was over, they found that Jesus had returned to normal. Using stippling (lots of dots), Proccaccini portrayed Jesus as a shimmering apparition—a prefiguration of the Resurrection. Much of the image is unclear—messy compared to the crisp contrasts of professionally produced prints—but the accidents perfectly express the mystery of the otherworldly event.