a visit with jesus

 Bible Art

Crucifixion
Artist: Anthony van Dyck
 1630    Painting

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The Crucifixion was completed by Anthony van Dyck in around 1630 and stands at an impressive 2.51m tall
This painting was a curved edge at the top because it was originally intended for a specific spot in the convent of Récollets in Lille, France. It was to be placed in the high altar, a tricky location to complete such a delicate and complicated painting.

Crucifixion
Artist: Francisco de Zurbarán
 1627    Painting

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Here Christ is nailed to a cross set against a blank black background.

This work is thought to be the artist's earliest known take on a subject that would become a theme throughout his life.  Zurbarán executed some thirty works on this subject.

This oil on canvas is housed at The Art Institute of Chicago.