The Expulsion of Heliodorus from the Temple, c.1650

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"The Expulsion of Heliodorus from the Temple" is a baroque painting created by the Italian artist Bernardo Cavallino around 1650. Cavallino, known for his small-scale, intimate works with dramatic lighting and emotional intensity, was active in Naples during the first half of the 17th century. This painting depicts the biblical story from the Second Book of Maccabees (3:21-28), in which Heliodorus is sent by the Seleucid king Seleucus IV Philopator to seize the treasures of the Temple in Jerusalem, but is thwarted by divine intervention.

In the narrative, as Heliodorus attempts to carry out the king's orders, he is confronted by a vision of a rider on a horse accompanied by two young men, who attack him and drive him from the sacred space. Cavallino's interpretation of this scene is noted for its dynamic composition and the vivid contrast between the earthly struggle and the ethereal figures representing the divine force. The artist's use of chiaroscuro—a technique that employs strong contrasts between light and dark—enhances the drama and adds a sense of movement to the painting.

The work is emblematic of Cavallino's style, which combines the influence of his Neapolitan contemporaries with an awareness of the Roman baroque and the naturalism of Caravaggio. "The Expulsion of Heliodorus from the Temple" is significant in Cavallino's oeuvre as it showcases his skill in rendering complex, multi-figure compositions and his ability to convey intense emotion and spiritual fervor.

While the painting's current location is not specified in this introduction, it is an important example of 17th-century Italian baroque art and contributes to the understanding of the cultural and artistic context of Naples during that period. Cavallino's work remains influential for its contribution to the development of baroque painting in Southern Italy and for its expressive interpretation of religious themes.

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