Question
The Holy Trinity fresco by Masaccio. Jesus is on the cross with the Virgin and Saint John on either side inside an arched vault.
How did Masaccio enhance the look of the fresco above?
a.
He painted using a high contrast.
b.
He illuminated the figures from outside light sources.
c.
He painted Jesus in lighter colors than the other figures.
d.
all of the above
Please select the best answer from the choices provided
A
B
C
D
How did Masaccio enhance the look of the fresco above?
a.
He painted using a high contrast.
b.
He illuminated the figures from outside light sources.
c.
He painted Jesus in lighter colors than the other figures.
d.
all of the above
Please select the best answer from the choices provided
A
B
C
D
Answers
GPT-4o mini
The best answer is **D**: all of the above.
Masaccio enhanced the look of the fresco by employing high contrast in his colors, illuminating the figures with a sense of light from outside sources, and using lighter colors for Jesus compared to the other figures. All these techniques contribute to the depth and dramatic effect of the work.
Masaccio enhanced the look of the fresco by employing high contrast in his colors, illuminating the figures with a sense of light from outside sources, and using lighter colors for Jesus compared to the other figures. All these techniques contribute to the depth and dramatic effect of the work.