The Dead Christ in the Tomb with Two Angels

Abraham Janssen van Nuyssen

Created:
Movement:
1615
Baroque
key Notes:
Baroque realism, somber reverence
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Dimensions:
45 3/8 x 58 in. (115.3 x 147.3 cm)
medium:
Oil on canvas
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Expert
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The Dead Christ in the Tomb with Two Angels

Artist: Abraham Janssen van Nuyssen

Year: 1615

Medium: Oil on canvas

Artistic and Historical Context

"The Dead Christ in the Tomb with Two Angels" by Abraham Janssen van Nuyssen is a poignant example of early 17th-century Flemish Baroque painting. The work is notable for its dramatic use of chiaroscuro, a technique that enhances the emotional intensity of the scene. Janssen's depiction of Christ's lifeless body, attended by two angels, reflects the period's emphasis on religious themes and the human condition. This painting exemplifies Janssen's skill in rendering human anatomy and emotion, contributing to the Baroque movement's focus on realism and depth. Abraham Janssen van Nuyssen, active primarily in Antwerp, was a contemporary of Peter Paul Rubens and played a significant role in the development of Baroque art in the region.

Description of the work:

The Dead Christ in the Tomb with Two Angels

Created in 1615 by Abraham Janssen van Nuyssen, "The Dead Christ in the Tomb with Two Angels" is an oil on canvas painting that exemplifies the Baroque style through its dramatic use of light and shadow. The artwork depicts the somber scene of Christ's lifeless body accompanied by two angels, highlighting the emotional intensity characteristic of the period.

Artwork Photograph Source:
Metropolitan Museum of Art

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The Dead Christ in the Tomb with Two Angels