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Christ Carrying the Cross (1618)
Jacques Callot1618 · Landscape · Public domain
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Provenance and rights
- Rights
- Public domain (artist died 1635)
Specifications
- Year
- 1618
- Nationality / school
- French
- Lifespan
- 1592–1635
About the artwork
Jacques Callot is the artist behind "Christ Carrying the Cross", dated 1618. The catalogue places it in Religion. The format is landscape. Background on Religion: Christian art follows long-established iconography, such as the Madonna and Child, the Annunciation, and the Crucifixion. Religious painting is among the largest bodies of art ever made, from altarpieces, icons, and illuminated manuscripts to devotional prints. Historical background, 1618: The seventeenth century is the age of the Baroque, which favoured dramatic light, movement, and strong emotion in the work of painters in Italy, Spain, and Flanders. In Japan the Edo period began in 1603, and in China the Qing dynasty took power in 1644, both bringing new patrons and styles.
"Christ Carrying the Cross" is shown in the onlly.art catalogue for reference and browsing. A landscape format suits wide, low wall spaces such as the stretch above a bed, mantel, or sideboard. 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
French, 1592–1635
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