Artwork
The Crucified Christ as the Tree of Life with Monks and Nuns
The Crucified Christ as the Tree of Life with Monks and Nuns is a drawing by the Baroque artist Laurent de La Hyre. It dates from 1639 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.
About this work
Overview
The Crucified Christ as the Tree of Life with Monks and Nuns is a drawing by Laurent de La Hyre, a French artist active in the 17th century.
Subject & Meaning
The drawing depicts Christ on the cross transformed into a Tree of Life, surrounded by monks and nuns. The image blends the Christian symbol of the cross with the tree, emphasizing Christ's role as a source of spiritual life.
Technique & Style
Executed in a loose and rapid style, the drawing features expressive lines and a focus on symbolic representation. De La Hyre's use of simple, gestural marks conveys a sense of spontaneity and creative experimentation.
History & Provenance
Created around 1639, the drawing is now part of The Cleveland Museum of Art's collection. It reflects de La Hyre's work in the neoclassical style associated with Parisian Atticism.
Artist & collection
Artist
Laurent de La Hyre (French pronunciation: ; 27 February 1606 – 28 December 1656) was a French Baroque painter, born in Paris. He was a leading exponent of the neoclassical style of Parisian Atticism.
The Crucifixion
The Raising of the Cross
The Crucifixion
Part of the Crowd at the Ecce Homo
The Deposition
Orlando and the Thieves
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Figures Deciphering an Inscription, with Two Women Seated [Study for Oeuvres de Bossuet, IV]
The Deposition (recto)
Christ on the Cross
The Descent from the Cross: a Sketch
The Sacrifice of Iphigenia (recto) / Study of a Male Nude (verso)