The Crucifixion with the Virgin and Saint John

Hendrick ter Brugghen

Created:
Movement:
1625
Baroque
key Notes:
Caravaggesque chiaroscuro; Emotional intensity.
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Dimensions:
61 in. × 40 1/4 in. (154.9 × 102.2 cm)
medium:
Oil on canvas
story of the work:

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The Crucifixion with the Virgin and Saint John by Hendrick ter Brugghen

The Crucifixion with the Virgin and Saint John, painted by Hendrick ter Brugghen in 1625, is a significant work of the Dutch Golden Age, executed in oil on canvas. Ter Brugghen was a leading figure among the Utrecht Caravaggisti, a group of artists influenced by the dramatic chiaroscuro and emotional intensity of Caravaggio. This painting exemplifies his mastery of light and shadow, as well as his ability to convey deep emotional resonance through the expressions and gestures of the figures. The composition is notable for its focus on the human aspect of the biblical scene, emphasizing the sorrow and compassion of the Virgin and Saint John. Ter Brugghen's work contributed to the spread of Caravaggesque style in Northern Europe, impacting subsequent generations of artists. His ability to blend Italian influences with Northern realism marks him as a pivotal figure in the transition of European art during the early 17th century.

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The Crucifixion with the Virgin and Saint John by Hendrick ter Brugghen

Created in 1625, "The Crucifixion with the Virgin and Saint John" by Hendrick ter Brugghen is an oil on canvas painting that exemplifies the Caravaggisti style, characterized by dramatic use of light and shadow. The artwork, depicting the poignant biblical scene of the crucifixion, is housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York.

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Metropolitan Museum of Art

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The Crucifixion with the Virgin and Saint John