Artwork
Die Angehörigen Christi am Grabe
Die Angehörigen Christi am Grabe is an oil painting by the Flemish Baroque painting artist Jacob Jordaens. It dates from 1627 and is held in the collection of the Staatliche Kunstsammlungen Dresden.
About this work
He lived a long time ago, from 1593 to 1678, and his work is now held at the Gemäldegalerie Alte Meister.
The painting is titled Die Angehörigen Christi am Grabe.
It was created by Jacob Jordaens in 1627.
The artist used oil paint for this work, which is a common medium for paintings from that time.
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He lived a long time ago, from 1593 to 1678, and his work is now held at the Gemäldegalerie Alte Meister.
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Overview
Jacob Jordaens’ 1627 oil painting *Die Angehörigen Christi am Grabe* presents a moment from the New Testament in which the followers of Christ gather at his tomb. Executed during the height of the Flemish Baroque, the work reflects the period’s emphasis on dramatic narrative and emotional involvement. It is part of the collection of the Gemäldegalerie Alte Meister in Dresden.
Subject & Meaning
The composition portrays the scene described in the Gospels when the disciples and women discover the empty tomb. By focusing on the figures’ reactions, Jordaens underscores themes of loss, hope, and divine revelation, inviting viewers to contemplate the theological significance of the resurrection within a highly charged visual setting.
Technique & Style
Rendered in oil on canvas, the painting employs the rich coloration and vigorous brushwork characteristic of Flemish Baroque. Jordaens balances chiaroscuro lighting with a dynamic arrangement of bodies, creating depth and movement that guide the eye toward the central focal point of the tomb opening.
History & Provenance
Created shortly after the deaths of Peter Paul Rubens and Anthony van Dyck, the work marks Jordaens’ emergence as a leading painter in Antwerp. It entered the Gemäldegalerie Alte Meister’s holdings in the 19th century, where it remains displayed among other significant Baroque masterpieces.
Artist & collection
Artist
Jacques (Jacob) Jordaens (19 May 1593 – 18 October 1678) was a Flemish painter, draughtsman and a designer of tapestries and prints.
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