Paintings by Giovanni Bellini
 Tranfiguration |
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 Pieta |
Pieta – Giovanni Bellini Bellini was in his seventies when he made this Pieta. Previously, in 1465, he had also depicted the subject of the mourning mother but with a standing Mary. The background shows several buildings in Venice. |
 Agony in the Garden |
Agony in the Garden Giovanni Bellini Peter, John and James lie sleeping in the Garden of Gethsemane as Jesus climbs the Mount of Olives and prays to his father. He senses his destiny and is very concerned about his near future. He asks to "let this cup pass from me". His wish is not honored, but an angel gives him strength. Jesus had asked his followers to stay awake, but each time his returns from the mountain he finds them sleeping. That strengthens his loneliness. In the background Judas and a group of Roman soldiers are approaching. This painting by Giovanni Bellini is often compared to a painting his brother-in-law Andrea Mantegna made a few years earlier on the same subject. It is obvious that Bellini painted in a more tranquil style, whereas Mantegna emphasized Jesus' emotions by setting the scene in a very harsh landscape. Bellini for instance shows a nice break of dawn, thus offering hope and salvation instead of predicting disaster. |
 Resurrection |
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 Portrait of giovanni Bellini |
Giovanni Bellini ca. 1430 - 1516 Giovanni Bellini was a Venetian painter, son of Jacopo Bellini (approx 1400–1471) and brother of Gentile Bellini (approx 1429–1507). Both brothers were painters. At first Giovanni was influenced by the work of his contemporary and family-member Andre Mantegna. Later he developed a style of his own, with softer shapes and exuding an almost poetic atmosphere. Bellini painted mostly religious pieces, among which are a series of lovely Madonnas. He was one of the most prominent painters in Venice of his time. As such, He was put in charge of the fabrication of the decorations in the Doges Palace, lost in a fire in 1577. |
