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Descent from the Cross, c. 1612-14 (oil on panel)
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Descent from the Cross, c. 1612-14 (oil on panel)
715412 Descent from the Cross, c.1612-14 (oil on panel) by Rubens, Peter Paul (1577-1640); Onze Lieve Vrouwkerk, Antwerp Cathedral, Belgium
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Altarpiece Baroque Art Baroque Style Descent Joseph Of Arimathea Ladder Mary Magdalene Nicodemus Peter Paul Rubens Peter Rubens Pierre Rubens Pieter Paul Rubens Rubens Shroud Sir Peter Paul Rubens Triptych Art Style Flemish Art Flemish Artist
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This print captures the profound emotion and religious significance of Peter Paul Rubens' masterpiece, "Descent from the Cross". Painted between 1612-14 in his signature Baroque style, this oil on panel artwork is housed in the Onze Lieve Vrouwkerk, Antwerp Cathedral in Belgium. The central focus of the painting is Jesus Christ's lifeless body being carefully lowered from the cross by Joseph of Arimathea and Nicodemus. The grief-stricken Virgin Mary stands beside them, her sorrow palpable as she mourns her son's death. Mary Magdalene kneels at Jesus' feet, clutching a shroud with tears streaming down her face. Rubens masterfully portrays each figure with meticulous attention to detail and expressive brushwork. The triptych format adds depth to the composition while emphasizing its importance as an altarpiece for religious devotion. The scene unfolds against a backdrop of dramatic lighting and rich colors that exemplify Rubens' mastery of light and shade. This Flemish artist's ability to capture raw human emotions within a religious context solidifies his place as one of history's greatest painters. As we gaze upon this awe-inspiring work of art through this high-quality print by Bridgeman Images, we are transported back in time to witness not only Rubens' genius but also experience the power and beauty inherent in religious art.
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