Christ carrying the Cross (1570)
Pieter Pourbus1570 · Portrait · Public domain
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Provenance and rights
- Rights
- Public domain (artist died 1584)
Specifications
- Year
- 1570
- Nationality / school
- Flemish
- Lifespan
- 1523–1584
About the artwork
Pieter Pourbus is the artist behind "Christ carrying the Cross", dated 1570. The catalogue places it in Religion. The format is portrait. Religion, a short history: Christian art follows long-established iconography, such as the Madonna and Child, the Annunciation, and the Crucifixion. Buddhist painting, Hindu devotional imagery, and Islamic calligraphy and ornament each have conventions of their own. About the period around 1570: Elsewhere, the Mughal court in India developed a distinctive tradition of miniature painting, and printed images continued to travel widely between countries. The Protestant Reformation changed how religious imagery was commissioned in northern Europe, while Venetian painters made rich colour and brushwork a central concern.
"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. 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
Flemish, 1523–1584
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