Artwork
Christ Healing the Sick People Lying near the Pool of Bethesda
Christ Healing the Sick People Lying near the Pool of Bethesda is an oil painting by the Flemish Baroque painting artist Theodoor Boeyermans. It dates from 1675 and is held in the collection of the Royal Museum of Fine Arts Antwerp.
About this work
Overview
Christ Healing the Sick People Lying near the Pool of Bethesda is a 1675 oil painting by Theodoor Boeyermans, a Flemish Baroque artist from Antwerp.
Subject & Meaning
The painting illustrates a biblical scene from the Gospel of John, where Christ heals the sick gathered near the Pool of Bethesda, conveying a sense of hope and redemption.
Technique & Style
Boeyermans' work is characterized by the use of chiaroscuro, creating depth and emotional intensity, and reflects the influence of Flemish Baroque masters like Peter Paul Rubens and Anthony van Dyck.
History & Provenance
The painting is now held in the Royal Museum of Fine Arts Antwerp, a testament to its enduring significance.
Artist & collection
Artist
Theodoor Boeyermans, Theodor Boeyermans or Theodor Boeijermans (10 November 1620 – January 1678) was a Flemish painter active in Antwerp who painted Baroque history paintings and group portraits informed by the…
