Crucifixion (van Dyck)
The Crucifixion is an oil on canvas painting by Anthony van Dyck, produced c. 1630. It is 2.51 m high.
History
It was originally commissioned as the high altar-piece in the convent of the
musée du Louvre.[1]
The second work's composition is more original, with a less central cross in an oblique position to give depth to the scene. The sky and the Magdalene's hair show the influence of the Venetian masters van Dyck had seen during his time in Italy.
It was seized during the
Iconography
The three colours worn by the three mourners are symbolic:Holy Trinity.
See also
References
- ^ Le Christ en croix, la Vierge, saint Jean et sainte Madeleine
- French Ministry of Culture. (in French)
- ^ "Le Christ en Croix - Palais des beaux-arts de Lille". Archived from the original on 2015-11-25. Retrieved 2015-11-24.
- ^ ISBN 978-2-13-057601-3, 2004, 128 pages.
