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Titolo dell'opera:
Christ carrying the cross
Acquisizione:
Maria Brignole-Sale De Ferrari 1874 Genova - donazione
Autore:
Van Dyck, Antoon
Object Type:
painting
Epoca:
1621 - 1621 - XVII
Inventario:
PR 52
Misure:
Unità di misura: cm; Altezza: 66,5; Larghezza: 51,8
Tecnica:
olio su tavola di rovere
Ultimi prestiti:
Cento opere di Van Dyck - Genova - 1955
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Descrizione:
This extraordinary work, painted in oil on wood, dates back to Van Dyck's early career, prior to his arrival in Genoa. It completed a series of paintings, all half-length portraits, depicting the Twelve Apostles, to which Christ carrying the cross was added. The series is mentioned in ancient times in the Genoese picture gallery of the Serra nobles and is now scattered among various collections. The painter's early style reveals a clear influence from his master Rubens, to whom the painting was initially attributed. Close-up painting of Christ, with the cross resting on his left shoulder.
