Artwork
A dead Child carried to Heaven by Angels
A dead Child carried to Heaven by Angels is an oil painting by the Flemish Baroque painting artist Peter Paul Rubens. It dates from 1620 and is held in the collection of the Ashmolean Museum.
About this work
Overview
A dead Child carried to Heaven by Angels is a 1620 oil painting by Peter Paul Rubens, a Flemish artist associated with the Baroque movement.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a deceased child being carried by three cherubic angels, symbolizing the child's ascension to heaven. The scene conveys a sense of reverence and mourning, reflecting the religious themes characteristic of Rubens's work.
Technique & Style
The work showcases Rubens's skill in rendering detailed, emotive faces and vivid coloration. The soft, cloudy blue background and the gentle expressions of the angels contribute to the overall mood of quiet reverence.
History & Provenance
The painting is now part of the Ashmolean Museum's collection, having been created by Rubens in 1620.
Artist & collection
Artist
Sir Peter Paul Rubens ( ROO-bənz; Dutch: ; 28 June 1577 – 30 May 1640) was a Flemish artist and diplomat.
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