The Calling of Isaiah by Giovanni Battista Tiepolo, Isaiah 6, Bible.Gallery
The Calling of Isaiah is a fresco painting by Giovanni Battista Tiepolo (1696–1770), created in 1726. Measuring 250 × 200 cm, it depicts the biblical scene from Isaiah 6. This painting is housed at Palazzo Patriarcale, Piazza del Patriarcato, Udine.
The Calling of Isaiah created
1726
and was completed in 1729
Its dimension is 250cm wide and
200cm high
and it was drawn with fresco style.
Artwork Description
The painting depicts the Prophet Isaiah at the moment where he is called to prophecy. The approaching angel holds a piece of burning coal to his lips with tongs and so brings about the forgiveness of his sins. Isaiah hears the voice of the Lord and agrees to his mission.
Artist : Giovanni Battista Tiepolo