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 Bible Art

Crucifixion
Artist: Leonard Limousin
 1570    Painting

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The ancient and medieval technique of enameling, whereby a vitreous substance colored with minerals is fused to a metal surface, was revived around 1520 in the French city of Limoges. Some Limoges enamellers, including Léonard Limousin and Colin Nouailher, employed bright colors and metallic foils to create dramatic scenes filled with intricate details of daily life.

Crucifixion
Artist: Anthony van Dyck
 1622    Painting

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vanm Dyck became the chief assistant to Peter Paul Rubens, the leading master painter of Antwerp and the whole of Northern Europe. Rubens operated a large workshop and often relied on sub-contracted artists. His influence on the young artist was immense. Rubens referred to the nineteen-year-old van Dyck as "the best of my pupils".