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Jesus Washing the Feet of his Disciples, 1898. Creator: Albert Edelfelt
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Jesus Washing the Feet of his Disciples, 1898. Creator: Albert Edelfelt
Jesus Washing the Feet of his Disciples, 1898
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Albert Edelfelt Albert Gustaf Aristides Edelfelt Art Movement Basin Biblical Character Biblical Scene Christ Antiphonetes Christ Jesus Disciple Disciples Edelfelt Albert Finland Finnish Grisaille Laundry Life Of Christ Oil On Cardboard Realist Religious Art Wash Basin Wash Bowl Washing Washing Feet Artistic Movement National Museum Sweden Nationalmuseum Sweden Posture Stockholm National Museum
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Albert Edelfelt's painting, "Jesus Washing the Feet of his Disciples," dated 1898, is a powerful and moving depiction of a significant biblical scene. This masterpiece of 19th century art was created by the Finnish painter, Albert Gustaf Aristides Edelfelt (1854-1905). The painting is an oil on cardboard work, measuring approximately 51.5 x 61.5 cm, and is currently housed in the Nationalmuseum in Stockholm, Sweden. The scene portrayed in the painting is taken from the New Testament of the Bible, specifically from the Gospel of John (chapter 13). In this biblical narrative, Jesus, the central figure of Christianity, is shown washing the feet of his disciples in a humble act of service and love. The disciples, depicted as seated around a basin, are shown in various postures of submission and reverence. The grey and monochrome color palette of the painting adds a sense of solemnity and gravity to the scene, while the realistic and detailed depiction of the figures and their surroundings transports the viewer back in time. Edelfelt's "Jesus Washing the Feet of his Disciples" is a testament to the enduring power of religious art to inspire and move people. The painting is a valuable addition to the heritage of art and culture, and continues to be exhibited in museums and galleries around the world as an important example of the realist artistic movement of the 19th century.
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