Dying Christ supported by an angel (1666-1671)
Jan de Bisschop1666-1671 · Portrait · Public domain
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Provenance and rights
- Rights
- Public domain (artist died 1671)
Specifications
- Year
- 1666-1671
- Nationality / school
- Dutch
- Lifespan
- 1628–1671
About the artwork
This page presents "Dying Christ supported by an angel" (1666-1671), created by Jan de Bisschop. About the period around 1666-1671: 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. Background on Religion: 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. It is listed in the Religion collection. The image is in portrait orientation.
"Dying Christ supported by an angel" 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
Dutch, 1628–1671
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