Pentecost (Moretto)

Pentecost (Moretto) refers specifically to a bronze sculpture depicting the descent of the Holy Spirit, created by Italian sculptor Alessandro Moretto (c. 1498 - 1554). Moretto's Pentecost is often, but not always, associated with his larger body of work for the Basilica di Santa Maria delle Grazie in Brescia, Italy. This basilica houses several of Moretto’s sculptures, and it is plausible that a Pentecost sculpture by him would have been intended for or is currently located within that church.

The depiction of Pentecost in art traditionally includes the Virgin Mary and the Apostles gathered together when the Holy Spirit descends upon them in the form of tongues of fire, as described in the Book of Acts in the New Testament. Moretto's interpretation of this scene would have been influenced by the artistic conventions and religious sensibilities of the Renaissance period in which he worked. His sculptural style is characterized by a certain realism and emotional expressiveness.

Without further context or specific provenance information, differentiating a purported Moretto Pentecost sculpture from those of other artists or even later copies or interpretations would require expert art historical analysis, considering style, material, size, and documentary evidence.