Jean-Baptiste Jouvenet (1644-1717), d'après - Descente de la croix

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Jean Baptiste Jouvenet, known as the Great, born in Rouen in April 1644 and died in Paris on April 5, 1717.

The Descent from the Cross is Jean Jouvenet's most illustrious composition. It has been copied countless times (see Gouzi and Schnapper, 2010, pp. 234-237).

It is inspired by the famous Descent of the Cross by Rubens, painted for the altar of the Guild of Arquebusiers in the Cathedral of Antwerp (1612-1616; in situ).

Jouvenet highlights, by separating them, the light areas of the body of Christ and the shroud in which he is about to be wrapped. The relief effect is striking. The composition is built through the expressive gestures of the characters, with outstretched arms drawing diagonal, vertical, and horizontal lines.

Jean Baptiste Jouvenet, known as the Great, born in Rouen in April 1644 and died in Paris on April 5, 1717.

The Descent from the Cross is Jean Jouvenet's most illustrious composition. It has been copied countless times (see Gouzi and Schnapper, 2010, pp. 234-237).

It is inspired by the famous Descent of the Cross by Rubens, painted for the altar of the Guild of Arquebusiers in the Cathedral of Antwerp (1612-1616; in situ).

Jouvenet highlights, by separating them, the light areas of the body of Christ and the shroud in which he is about to be wrapped. The relief effect is striking. The composition is built through the expressive gestures of the characters, with outstretched arms drawing diagonal, vertical, and horizontal lines.

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Artist
Jean-Baptiste Jouvenet (1644-1717), d'après
Sold with frame
Yes
Title of artwork
Descente de la croix
Technique
Oil painting
Signature
Not signed
Country of Origin
France
Condition
Good condition
Height
77 cm
Width
55.5 cm
Weight
5 kg
Style
Classical
Period
18th century
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