Christ Carrying the Cross (1500)
Sigmund Holbein1500 · Portrait · Public domain
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Provenance and rights
- Rights
- Public domain (artist died 1540)
Specifications
- Year
- 1500
- Nationality / school
- German
- Lifespan
- 1475–1540
About the artwork
Sigmund Holbein is the artist behind "Christ Carrying the Cross", dated 1500. Historical background, 1500: The Protestant Reformation changed how religious imagery was commissioned in northern Europe, while Venetian painters made rich colour and brushwork a central concern. Elsewhere, the Mughal court in India developed a distinctive tradition of miniature painting, and printed images continued to travel widely between countries. Religion, a short history: Religious painting is among the largest bodies of art ever made, from altarpieces, icons, and illuminated manuscripts to devotional prints. Buddhist painting, Hindu devotional imagery, and Islamic calligraphy and ornament each have conventions of their own. The catalogue places it in Religion. The format is portrait.
"Christ Carrying the Cross" is shown in the onlly.art catalogue for reference and browsing. A portrait format suits narrow wall spaces, hallways, and the area beside a door or window. Religious subjects rely on symbolism, gesture, and layered painterly drama, so they tend to read best in calm and composed interiors. Browsing works by the same artist, or from the same period, is a good way to compare styles before choosing what suits your space.
About the artist
German, 1475–1540
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