Christus am Kreuz zwischen den zwei Schächern (Die drei Kreuze)

Rembrandt van Rijn, 1653

The image shows a crucifixion scene with a central figure on a cross, surrounded by various figures on the ground including some on horses, with a crowd gathered around. The drawing is in the style of Rembrandt, featuring intense light and shadow to emphasize the central figure and create depth. Lines radiate from the center, suggesting movement and drama within the composition. Dark, shaded areas surround the central scene, focusing the viewer's attention on the highlighted figures and significant activity occurring around them.
Künstler
Rembrandt van Rijn
Datierung
1653
Gattung
Druckgrafik
Technik
Kaltnadel auf Büttenpapier
Maße
sheet (trimmed to plate mark): 39 × 45,5 cm
Sammlung
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Lizenz
Gemeinfrei, CC0

Bildbeschreibung

The image shows a crucifixion scene with a central figure on a cross, surrounded by various figures on the ground including some on horses, with a crowd gathered around. The drawing is in the style of Rembrandt, featuring intense light and shadow to emphasize the central figure and create depth. Lines radiate from the center, suggesting movement and drama within the composition. Dark, shaded areas surround the central scene, focusing the viewer's attention on the highlighted figures and significant activity occurring around them.

Rembrandt van Rijn