Who painted Kreuztragung Christi?

Kreuztragung Christi was painted by David Vinckboons in 1611.

Where can I see Kreuztragung Christi?

Kreuztragung Christi is held by Bavarian State Painting Collections.

What movement is Kreuztragung Christi?

Kreuztragung Christi is associated with Dutch Golden Age.

Artwork

Kreuztragung Christi

David Vinckboons , 1611

Kreuztragung Christi is an unspecified painting by the Dutch Golden Age artist David Vinckboons. It dates from 1611 and is held in the collection of the Bavarian State Painting Collections.

About this work

Overview

Created in 1611 by the Dutch painter David Vinckboons, *Kreuztragung Christi* is an oil work that belongs to the religious genre. The canvas is held by the Alte Pinakothek in Munich and portrays a densely populated scene set in an open landscape, centered on a figure clutching a cross‑shaped object amid a tumult of onlookers.

Subject & Meaning

The composition gathers a multitude of figures—some standing, others kneeling or gesturing—who appear to respond to an unseen event, their gazes directed upward. The central man holding a cross suggests a reference to the crucifixion, while the surrounding crowd conveys the collective emotional intensity often associated with biblical narratives of Christ’s suffering.

Technique & Style

Vinckboos’s handling of color employs vivid reds, blues, and earthy tones that differentiate individual groups within the chaotic mass. The painter uses loose, dynamic brushwork to suggest movement, while the distant hill and bordering trees are rendered with softer outlines, creating depth. A subtle luminosity in the sky adds a spiritual ambience without dominating the scene.

History & Provenance

Born in Mechelen in 1576, Vinckboons was active during the Dutch Golden Age and is noted for both genre and religious subjects. *Kreuztragung Christi* entered the Alte Pinakothek’s collection at an unspecified date, becoming part of the museum’s holdings of early‑17th‑century Northern European painting.

Artist & collection

Artist

David Vinckboons

David Vinckboons (baptized 13 August 1576 – c. 1632) was a Dutch Golden Age painter born in Mechelen, Southern Netherlands. Vinckboons, whose name is often spelled as Vingboons, Vinghboons, Vinckebonis or Vinckboom, had…