The finished painting appeared in the Canadian painting competition, the Kingston Prize, and is now in a private collection.
Sunday, February 2, 2014
sketch for the Kiss of Judas
Tarragon made this large sketch - it's almost life size - in preparation for a finished oil painting depicting the final embrace of Judas and Jesus. Inspired in part by late medieval painting, especially Burgundian gothic, he portrayed the figures in contemporary dress. The idea was that didactic imagery should not be embellished with fancy dress that could only distract the viewer from the story.
The finished painting appeared in the Canadian painting competition, the Kingston Prize, and is now in a private collection.
The finished painting appeared in the Canadian painting competition, the Kingston Prize, and is now in a private collection.
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A beautiful sketch for a beautiful painting.
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One of my favourite paintings of yours.
ReplyDeleteReally like the homosocial aspects of your art work.
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