The artwork, titled “Disputation in the Synagogue (detail),” was created by Filippo Lippi in the year 1465. Executed in the medium of fresco, this Early Renaissance religious painting belongs to a series known as “Disputation in the Synagogue.”
In the artwork, a group of figures is depicted standing within an architectural setting characterized by classical elements such as pilasters and windows. The central figure, possibly a scholar or religious authority, is deeply engaged in a discussion, surrounded by attentive listeners. The figures are portrayed in vibrant, Renaissance-era attire, with clear attention to the drapery and details in their garments. The composition is marked by a sense of movement and interaction among the characters, reflecting the lively exchange of ideas typical of a disputation. The use of fresco as a medium allows for a vivid depiction of color and texture, enhancing the lifelike presence of the figures and the architectural space they inhabit.
