Who painted Vision of Cornelius the Centurion?

Vision of Cornelius the Centurion was painted by Gerbrand van den Eeckhout in 1664.

Where can I see Vision of Cornelius the Centurion?

Vision of Cornelius the Centurion is held by Walters Art Museum.

What movement is Vision of Cornelius the Centurion?

Vision of Cornelius the Centurion is associated with Dutch Golden Age.

Artwork

Vision of Cornelius the Centurion

Gerbrand van den Eeckhout , 1664

Vision of Cornelius the Centurion is an oil painting by the Dutch Golden Age artist Gerbrand van den Eeckhout. It dates from 1664 and is held in the collection of the Walters Art Museum.

About this work

Overview

Gerbrand van den Eeckhout's 1664 painting, Vision of Cornelius the Centurion, is an oil-on-canvas work held at the Walters Art Museum. As a student of Rembrandt, van den Eeckhout was well-versed in oil painting and etching.

Subject & Meaning

The painting depicts a kneeling centurion, identified by his helmet, receiving a vision from an angel. The scene is drawn from a biblical narrative, where an angel appears to Cornelius, a Roman centurion, to instruct him to seek out Saint Peter.

Technique & Style

The work showcases van den Eeckhout's use of chiaroscuro, a technique that exploits strong contrasts between light and dark to create a sense of depth and volume. The dramatic lighting and dark background heighten the emotional tension of the scene.

History & Provenance

Created in 1664, the painting is a product of the Dutch Golden Age, a period marked by significant cultural and artistic innovation. It is now part of the Walters Art Museum collection.

Artist & collection

Artist

Gerbrand van den Eeckhout

Gerbrand van den Eeckhout (19 August 1621 – 29 September 1674) was a Dutch Golden Age painter and a favourite student of Rembrandt. He was also an etcher, an amateur poet, a collector and an adviser on art.