Thank you for this splendid video and your explanations of what we are seeing here, and Leonardo moving his painting toward the High Renaissance. I enjoy the interchanges which the two of your have.
This is one of the most interesting depictions of John the Baptist and Jesus I've ever seen - especially John. FINALLY, he is portrayed as strong and dignified. There's a sense of purpose in his expression which reminds me of his words (e.g. "He must become greater and I must become lesser"). I'm also definitely not used to artists collaborating the way they did for this one. It makes me curious if there are contemporary remixes of classic pieces or other collaborative works like this one.
To add, Verrocchio's angel is indeed just like any ordinary lost and confused little boy of his age who doesn't seem to know exactly what is going on here, whereas Leonardo's angel is not only perfect in a divine kind of way but also his facial expression, more specifically the exalted look of adoration directed toward Christ, as well as his gesture of servitude (holding the cape during baptism), reveals that he has the higher knowledge of knowing that Jesus is the Messiah!
How this video went from discussing Verrocchio's work to focus ONLY on Leonardo's little part of it is very weird.. Why not discuss the painting in totality? its not only about Leonardo.
Awesome video. I am confused, though. I was taught that the second angel was done by another of Verrocchio's students, not by Verrocchio himself. Have I been that mis-informed, or are there, maybe, differing histories?
The Angel in front, seen holding the pink towel, eye line is directed towards the face of John, this Lady has a look of heartfelt Love emotions, her right arm is black, while the rest of her dress-robe is heavenly blue, the Baptize man upper body garments when mirrored with the Lady of Love form, 2 into one, in the scriptures Jesus is the Light of the Word, in the circle of time to have light we must have darkness, could it be Verrocchio and the Master painted the Lady with the pink towel, and dark arm, to be a messenger of darkness not to be unveiled, until the appropriate time?
Thank you for this splendid video and your explanations of what we are seeing here, and Leonardo moving his painting toward the High Renaissance. I enjoy the interchanges which the two of your have.
This is one of the most interesting depictions of John the Baptist and Jesus I've ever seen - especially John. FINALLY, he is portrayed as strong and dignified. There's a sense of purpose in his expression which reminds me of his words (e.g. "He must become greater and I must become lesser"). I'm also definitely not used to artists collaborating the way they did for this one. It makes me curious if there are contemporary remixes of classic pieces or other collaborative works like this one.
To add, Verrocchio's angel is indeed just like any ordinary lost and confused little boy of his age who doesn't seem to know exactly what is going on here, whereas Leonardo's angel is not only perfect in a divine kind of way but also his facial expression, more specifically the exalted look of adoration directed toward Christ, as well as his gesture of servitude (holding the cape during baptism), reveals that he has the higher knowledge of knowing that Jesus is the Messiah!
What's the second painting shown after the baptism of Christ
You can find that information at the end of the video.
How this video went from discussing Verrocchio's work to focus ONLY on Leonardo's little part of it is very weird..
Why not discuss the painting in totality?
its not only about Leonardo.
Because it's a brilliant example in just one painting of the evolutionary leap from the Middle to the High Renaissance.
Awesome video. I am confused, though. I was taught that the second angel was done by another of Verrocchio's students, not by Verrocchio himself. Have I been that mis-informed, or are there, maybe, differing histories?
Yes, the second angel was done by the young Sandro Botticelli.
nice
There are plenty of modern artists who have others paint in their work such as Kehinde Wiley and Jeff Koons
The Angel in front, seen holding the pink towel, eye line is directed towards the face of John, this Lady has a look of heartfelt Love emotions, her right arm is black, while the rest of her dress-robe is heavenly blue, the Baptize man upper body garments when mirrored with the Lady of Love form, 2 into one, in the scriptures Jesus is the Light of the Word, in the circle of time to have light we must have darkness, could it be Verrocchio and the Master painted the Lady with the pink towel, and dark arm, to be a messenger of darkness not to be unveiled, until the appropriate time?
is this just a theorie or can i legit use this in class?
because i really am surprised by your eye for detail... sorry for the mistakes im not a native speaker... :)