Artwork
Engelen dragen het lichaam van Christus (Engelenpietà)
Engelen dragen het lichaam van Christus (Engelenpietà) is an unspecified painting by the Mannerist artist Bartholomeus Spranger. It dates from 1594 and is held in the collection of the Rijksmuseum.
About this work
Overview
Engelen dragen het lichaam van Christus is a 1594 painting by Bartholomeus Spranger, a Flemish artist who worked as a court painter to Holy Roman Emperor Rudolf II.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a scene in which angels support the lifeless body of Christ, accompanied by two kneeling cherubs, conveying a somber religious theme.
Technique & Style
The work exemplifies Northern Mannerism, characterized by elongated figures and refined composition. The artist's use of chiaroscuro creates a strong contrast between light and dark, accentuating the three-dimensionality of Christ's body.
History & Provenance
The painting is now part of the Rijksmuseum collection.
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Artist & collection
Artist
Bartholomeus Spranger or Bartholomaeus Spranger (21 March 1546 – 27 June 1611) was a Flemish painter, draughtsman, sculptor, and designer of prints.
