"Elevation of the Cross" from Saint Walburga, Antwerp, 1610. Oil on wood, 15 ’ 1 7/8” x 11’ 1 1/2” (center panel), 15' 1 7/8" x 4' 11" (each wing). Antwerp Cathedral, Antwerp.
This painting stood out to me because of the intense drama in all three of the panels. The middle panel depicts jesus being raised up on the cross- his pale body elevated by these muscular men. On the left panel is a group of onlookers with Mary and John standing beside a group of ladies. On the right panel Roman soldiers are depicted persecuting the two criminals mentioned in the story of Jesus's crucifixion. The expressions and color as well as the detail are very particular as well as the prevalent color of red- suggesting violence or a bloody scene.
No comments:
Post a Comment