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Their postures convey a mixture of awe and physical disorientation, with one figure shielding his eyes from the light. David renders the landscape with characteristic precision, showing a distant, rolling horizon that contrasts with the immediate foreground of the mountaintop. The treatment of light is deliberate, focusing on the luminosity of Christ and the subtle shadows cast across the rocky terrain.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDavid was active in Bruges and is known for his calm, meditative approach to religious subjects. This painting reflects his technical control, particularly in the handling of drapery and the soft modelling of human forms. The palette remains restrained, relying on muted earth tones for the landscape and the apostles, which allows the brightness of Christ to dominate the visual field. The work demonstrates the artist's ability to integrate narrative clarity with a sense of quiet devotion, a hallmark of his later period. The composition avoids unnecessary clutter, focusing instead on the psychological response of the witnesses to the divine manifestation. 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