Heraclius on Horseback with the Cross (1603-1605)
Adam Elsheimer1603-1605 · Square · Public domain
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Provenance and rights
- Rights
- Public domain (artist died 1610)
Specifications
- Year
- 1603-1605
- Nationality / school
- German
- Lifespan
- 1578–1610
About the artwork
Adam Elsheimer is the artist behind "Heraclius on Horseback with the Cross", dated 1603-1605. The catalogue places it in Religion. The format is square. Religion in brief: Religious painting is among the largest bodies of art ever made, from altarpieces, icons, and illuminated manuscripts to devotional prints. Christian art follows long-established iconography, such as the Madonna and Child, the Annunciation, and the Crucifixion. About the period around 1603-1605: In Japan the Edo period began in 1603, and in China the Qing dynasty took power in 1644, both bringing new patrons and styles. 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.
"Heraclius on Horseback with the Cross" is shown in the onlly.art catalogue for reference and browsing. A square format is flexible and works well on its own or as part of a grid on a gallery wall. 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, 1578–1610
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