The Miraculous Draught of Fishes by Jacopo Bassano

Jacopo Bassano, The Miraculous Draught of Fishes, 1545, oil on canvas, National Gallery of Art, Washington, Patrons' Permanent Fund 1997.21.1

The brilliant hues, which account for much of the painting's aesthetic appeal, are Jacopo's invention. High-toned colors—rose, orange, and green—weave across the surface, creating an undulating rhythm.