Calling Of The First Apostles (Detail) 1481

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"Calling of the First Apostles" is a fresco painted by the Italian Renaissance artist Domenico Ghirlandaio in 1481. The fresco is part of a series that decorates the walls of the Sistine Chapel in Vatican City. Commissioned by Pope Sixtus IV, Ghirlandaio, along with other prominent artists of the time such as Sandro Botticelli, Pietro Perugino, and Cosimo Rosselli, was tasked with creating a series of frescoes depicting the lives of Moses and Jesus Christ to demonstrate the continuity between the Old Testament law and the New Testament.

The "Calling of the First Apostles" specifically illustrates the moment from the Gospel of Matthew (Matthew 4:18–22) when Jesus calls Peter and Andrew to follow him, promising to make them "fishers of men." This scene is traditionally interpreted as the beginning of the Christian Church with the establishment of the apostles as Jesus's first disciples.

Ghirlandaio's fresco is notable for its vivid portrayal of the figures and its use of perspective, which was a relatively new technique at the time. The artist's attention to detail and his incorporation of contemporary Florentine landscapes and figures into the biblical scene reflect the Renaissance interest in naturalism and the use of classical references. The fresco also serves as an example of Ghirlandaio's skill in narrative composition, as it effectively conveys the story through the arrangement of figures and the use of gesture and expression.

The "Calling of the First Apostles" is considered an important work in Ghirlandaio's oeuvre and in the broader context of Renaissance art. It demonstrates the artist's mastery of fresco technique and his ability to integrate religious subject matter with the humanistic spirit of the time. The fresco remains on display in the Sistine Chapel and continues to be studied for its artistic and historical significance.

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