# The Temptation of Charles and Ubalde

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## Artwork

- Artist: [BILIVERT, Giovanni](<https://beta.wga.hu/artists/bilivert-giovanni-r9ca545155fbd4b>)
- Date: 1601-1650
- Technique: Oil on copper, 37 x 28 cm

## Commentary

In this painting the refinement of the colouring and complexity of poses are linked to the typically late Mannerist quest for technical prowess; yet the attempt to return to a more direct expression of physical reality can be observed.

## Related artworks

- [Angelica Hides from Ruggiero](<https://beta.wga.hu/artists/bilivert-giovanni-r9ca545155fbd4b/angelica-hides-from-ruggiero-rdd4a432bfd31ba>)
- [Apollo Flaying Marsyas](<https://beta.wga.hu/artists/bilivert-giovanni-r9ca545155fbd4b/apollo-flaying-marsyas-rd44ca48248a652>)
- [The Archangel Raphael Refusing Tobias&#39;s Gift](<https://beta.wga.hu/artists/bilivert-giovanni-r9ca545155fbd4b/the-archangel-raphael-refusing-tobiass-gift-reaad36bc9d7f65>)
- [Tobias&#39;s Farewell to the Angel](<https://beta.wga.hu/artists/bilivert-giovanni-r9ca545155fbd4b/tobiass-farewell-to-the-angel-r4fdb32dacbf333>)
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## Attribution

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