Wedding at Cana (Damaskinos)

Wedding at Cana
Greek: Ο Γάμος της Κανά,
Italian: Le Nozze di Cana
ArtistMichael Damaskinos
Yearc. 1560-1570
Mediumoil on canvas on panel
SubjectWedding Feast at Cana
Dimensions85 cm × 118 cm (33.5 in × 46.5 in)
LocationMuseo Correr, Venice
WebsiteOfficial Website

Wedding at Cana also known as Wedding Feast at Cana and Le Nozze di Cana is an oil painting by Michael Damaskinos. He was active during the second half of the 16th century in Heraklion, Sicily, Venice, and different parts of Italy. Over 100 works are attributed to the artist. Most of his work resembled the Greek mannerisms prevalent at the time also known as maniera greca. He was clearly influenced by Venetian painting. His version of the Wedding at Cana was a copy of Tintoretto's massive painting of the Wedding Feast at Cana. The monumental canvas was 4.4 m x 5.9 m or 14.4 ft x 19.3 ft. The painting was originally in the dining hall (refectory) of the convent of the Crociferi in Venice. Refectories typically featured large paintings of biblical banquet scenes. The monks preferred biblical banquet scenes because they desired the impression of dining with Christ. Damaskinos probably saw the painting at the convent or a copy of the masterpiece in Venice. The Damaskinos version is much smaller than the original. The painting is very important because it is one of the few instances where Damaskinos broke from the traditional maniera greca prevalent in most of his works. In this instance, he strictly followed the lines of Venetian painting exhibiting his superior craftsmanship as a painter capable of changing his style. El Greco was another painter who also painted in both styles. The Damaskinos version is currently at the Museo Correr in Venice, Italy.[1][2][3][4]

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  3. ^ Eugenia Drakopoulou (October 29, 2021). "Damaskinos Michail". Institute for Neohellenic Research. Retrieved October 29, 2021.
  4. ^ Hatzidakis, Manolis (1987). Greek painters after the fall (1450-1830) Volume A. Athens, GR: Center for Modern Greek Studies E.I.E. pp. 241–254.