Christ on the Cross with Three Angels
- Artist
- Albrecht Durer
- Date
- 1525
- Style
- Northern renaissance
- Genre
- Religious painting
"Christ on the Cross with Three Angels" is a compelling example of a Religious painting from the Northern renaissance. The artwork vividly depicts the crucifixion of Christ, emphasizing spiritual themes and divine suffering. Three angels hover above, symbolizing celestial presence and divine intervention. The meticulous detailing and use of vibrant colors are characteristic of the Northern renaissance style, highlighting a blend of realism and spiritual symbolism. This painting not only serves as a profound religious expression but also exemplifies the technical mastery and thematic depth typical of Northern renaissance artists.
Related artworks
- Blooming field by Gustav Klimt
- The Inferno, Canto 12 by Gustave Dore
- Pierrot Grin by Gustave Dore
- The Princess by Lucas Cranach the Elder
- Bouquet of Flowers by Henri Rousseau
- Cemetery Gates by Marc Chagall
- Fortitude and Temperance with Six Antique Heroes by Pietro Perugino
- The Beggars by Pieter Bruegel the Elder
- Peter the First to light out a watch fire by Ivan Aivazovsky
- St. Jerome by Gian Lorenzo Bernini