Christ Driving the Money Changers from the Temple (El Greco, Minneapolis) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Christ Driving the Money Changers from the Temple |
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| Artist | El Greco |
| Year | 1570 |
| Medium | Oil on canvas |
| Dimensions | 117 cm × 150 cm (46 in × 59 in) |
| Location | Minneapolis Institute of Art, Minneapolis |
The painting Christ Driving the Money Changers from the Temple is a famous artwork from 1571. It was created by a well-known artist named El Greco. You can find this painting today at the Minneapolis Institute of Art.
This painting shows an important story from the life of Jesus. It's about Jesus clearing out the temple. This event is often called the "Cleansing of the Temple."
About the Painting
This artwork is a great example of Christian art. It shows Jesus in a powerful moment. He is driving out people who were using the temple for business. These people were called "money changers." They were selling animals and changing money inside the holy temple.
El Greco painted this scene to show Jesus's strong feelings. Jesus believed the temple should be a place for prayer. He did not want it to be a marketplace. The painting captures this dramatic event.
Other Versions of This Artwork
El Greco painted this scene more than once. There are a few other copies of this painting. One very similar painting is in the National Gallery in London. Experts now believe this London version is also truly by El Greco.
Other versions of the painting have slightly different names. Two copies are called Purification of the Temple. Another one, on loan from Madrid, also uses this title. The version at the National Gallery in Washington is known as Christ Cleansing the Temple. These different names all refer to the same event.
