The Descent from the Cross 1611 - 1614 This triptych is a sublime altarpiece. After Peter Paul Rubens. As such, it is rightfully considered one of the most famous paintings of the baroque and of Flemish heritage as a whole. This is one of the few paintings he made after his mother’s illness. It was created for the Cathedral of Our Lady in Belgium between 1612 and 1614. For example, despite the huge difference between the two compositions, Rubens’ Descent suggests he made an intimate study when he was in Rome of Daniele da Volterra’s Descent from the Cross … Rubens was well-known for his Counter-Reformation alter pieces, such as this one. The scene of the descent of the cross is not described in the New Testament. The Descent from the Cross Pieter Paul Rubens (1577-1640). Descent from the Cross Flanders, circa 1617-1618 After the success of his monumental altar triptych for Antwerp Cathedral in 1614, Rubens received a number of commissions to produce variations on the central panel, which showed the Descent from the Cross. Rubens was a devote christian. The Descent from the Cross is by the Flemish Baroque painter Peter Paul Rubens. The Descent from The Cross, 19th Century Oil on Canvas Laid on Board Painting. Rubens’ was contrary in his painting, which was a personal part of his artistry and not defined by the Baroque art period. The Descent from the Cross Jean Jouvenet (1644-1717). For other paintings of this subject by the same artist, see The Descent from the Cross (Rubens).. 1633. Rubens was often inspired to borrow ideas from art he admired. Descent From The Cross by Peter Paul Rubens is a 100% hand-painted oil painting reproduction on canvas painted by one of our professional artists. We utilize only the finest oil paints and high quality artist-grade canvas to ensure the most vivid color. Descent from the Cross is an oil on panel painting of 1600–1602 by the Flemish artist Peter Paul Rubens.It was his first major commissional work made for the private chapel of Eleonora de’ Medici Gonzaga (1567–1611), duchess of Mantua.The painting remained somewhat obscure until 2005, when it was discovered by German art historian Justus Müller-Hofstede, a specialist on Rubens' early work. 1480-1490. This painting clearly shows the influence of Michelangelo, Caravaggio, and Tintoretto, all of whose paintings influenced Rubens a great deal. Painted between 1612 and 1614, The Descent from the Cross forms the central part of a triptych created by Rubens for the Cathedral of Our Lady in Antwerp. Alte Pinakothek – Munich. Capilla real – Granada. The Descent from the Cross Harmensz Rembrandt van Rijn (1606-1669). 1616-1617. In Rubens’ Descent from the Cross the element that makes the oil on canvas baroque in nature is that of the attention to detail. A notable example of the Baroque school of art, the image shows the crucified Christ being taken down from his cross. The Shroud of Turin and Rubens' Descent from the CrossRubens depicts the retrievement of Christ's body from the cross upon a white shroud. The Descent from the Cross is a triptych panel painting, depicting many men lowering Jesus from the Cross. It is regarded as exemplary of Rubens’s painting style. The Descent from the Cross is the central panel of a triptych painting by Peter Paul Rubens in 1612–1614. The National Gallery – London. The Descent from the Cross Hans Memling (1435-1494). 45-1/4" x 31-1/2" ... Christ before Pilate (Ecce Homo) - Nicolaes Lauwers Christie's London. A shroud is mentioned in the gospels, but only in connection with Christ's tomb (John 19:40; 20:5-8).