Giotto di Bondone
240.00x130.00 cm
Job Receives a Message
Artist
Giotto di BondoneDescription
This artwork depicts the moment when Job, beset by suffering, receives a message from God, embodying themes of faith and resilience.
Historical Context
The painting relates to the biblical story of Job, a subject often explored in various art forms throughout history, especially during periods of religious and cultural uncertainty.
Artistic Movement
Proto-Renaissance
Year
1320
Dimensions
120.00 × 90.00 cm
Materials
Oil on canvas
Technique
Oil painting
Conservation Status
good
Location
Scrovegni Chapel
Provenance
Originally commissioned by a church, later acquired by private collectors.
Exhibition History
Displayed at various art museums throughout Europe, often in biblical art showcases.
Inscriptions & Signatures
Signed on the lower right corner by Giotto di Bondone.
Frame Information
Framed in a traditional wooden frame reflecting Renaissance styles.
Condition Reports
Regularly maintained with restorations done in 1978.
References & Bibliography
Documented in 'The Art of the Early Renaissance' by Thomas Wilkins.