| Notes: | Masaccio was an Italian Renaissance painter from Florence. He is well-known for his ability to recreate lifelike subjects, convey movement, imitate nature, and give his works a sense of three-dimensionality. Widely considered one of Masaccio’s best pieces, Tribute Money is a fresco located in the Brancacci Chapel of the basilica of Santa Maria del Carmine in Florence. This is the central scene of a series of three scenes in the fresco. A tax collector approaches Jesus and the disciples demanding tribute. Jesus and Peter both point to the left-hand portion of the painting (not shown). Jesus and the disciples all wear pastel colors while the tax collector wears a striking vermillion. The viewer’s focus is drawn to Jesus, whose face is more resigned, which stands in contrast to Peter’s angry expression. A short essay on the artistic and spiritual meaning of this artwork is available from The Visual Commentary on Scripture, https://thevcs.org/tribute-money/space-and-time?first=6601. This image represents an interpretation of the Revised Common Lectionary Readings for Year A -- Season after Pentecost -- Proper 24 (29) |
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