Artwork
Christ Crucfied Between Two Thieves: An Oval Plate
Christ Crucfied Between Two Thieves: An Oval Plate is a print by the Baroque artist Rembrandt. It dates from 1641 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.
About this work
Overview
Christ Crucified Between Two Thieves: An Oval Plate is a print by Rembrandt van Rijn, dated to around 1641, and is now held at The Cleveland Museum of Art.
Subject & Meaning
The work depicts the crucifixion of Christ, flanked by two thieves, with a crowd gathered at the base of the cross. The scene is somber and reverent, conveying a sense of drama and tension through the figures' poses and expressions.
Technique & Style
The print features bold, expressive rendering, with dark tones and contrasting light effects. The style is characteristic of the Baroque movement, known for its dramatic and emotionally charged representations.
Artist & collection
Artist
Rembrandt Harmenszoon van Rijn (15 July 1606 – 4 October 1669), known mononymously as Rembrandt, was a Dutch Golden Age painter, printmaker, and draughtsman.
Christ Crucified between the Two Thieves: an Oval Plate
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