Joseph of Arimathea (1524)
Joos Van Cleve1524 · Portrait · Public domain
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Provenance and rights
- Rights
- Public domain (artist died 1541)
Specifications
- Year
- 1524
- Nationality / school
- Dutch
- Lifespan
- 1485–1541
About the artwork
Joos Van Cleve is the artist behind "Joseph of Arimathea", dated 1524. Context for 1524: The Protestant Reformation changed how religious imagery was commissioned in northern Europe, while Venetian painters made rich colour and brushwork a central concern. The sixteenth century includes the High Renaissance in Italy, the Mannerist generation that followed it, and the Northern Renaissance of artists such as Dürer, Holbein, and Bruegel. It is listed in the Religion collection. The image is in portrait orientation. 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.
"Joseph of Arimathea" 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
Dutch, 1485–1541
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