The Appearance of Christ before the People (detail) 1837-57

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"The Appearance of Christ before the People" (Russian: Явление Христа народу) is a monumental canvas by the Russian artist Alexander Andreyevich Ivanov (1806–1858). Painted between 1837 and 1857, this masterwork of Russian art took two decades to complete and is considered Ivanov's magnum opus. The painting, also known as "The Apparition of Christ to the People," is a grandiose representation of the biblical scene of the Baptism of Jesus, as described in the Gospels.

The composition of the painting is a detailed and intricate portrayal of various figures and emotions, capturing the moment when John the Baptist points out Jesus Christ to the people as the awaited Messiah. Ivanov's work is notable for its meticulous attention to the human form and the use of light to emphasize the spiritual emergence of Christ. The artist conducted extensive research and made numerous preparatory sketches and studies to achieve historical and anatomical accuracy, as well as to convey the profound religious significance of the scene.

Measuring 540 cm × 750 cm (approximately 17.7 feet × 24.6 feet), the painting is a vast tableau that showcases Ivanov's skill in handling large-scale compositions and his deep engagement with the theological and philosophical ideas of his time. The work is characterized by its classical approach to form and its Romantic sensibility, reflecting the artist's training in Italy and his exposure to the Nazarene movement, which sought to revive the spirituality and purity of medieval and early Renaissance art.

"The Appearance of Christ before the People" is housed in the Tretyakov Gallery in Moscow, Russia, where it remains a highlight of the museum's collection. Ivanov's dedication to this painting and the profound impact it had on Russian art have made it an enduring symbol of the Russian Academy's influence and a key example of 19th-century Russian painting.

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