Resurrection (Rubens, Antwerp)
The Resurrection of Christ is a triptych painting in oil on panel by Peter Paul Rubens, of 1611–1612, that is still in the Cathedral of Our Lady in Antwerp, Belgium. The panels were hinged, with the two wings painted on both sides, by this date a rather old-fashioned format.
In the "open" view, the centre panel depicts the Risen Jesus triumphantly emerging from the tomb, surrounded by frightened Roman soldiers. The left-hand panel depicts John the Baptist, while the right-hand panel shows Martina of Rome. These saints are, respectively, the patrons and namesakes of printer Jan Moretus of the Plantin Press, and his widow Martina Plantin, who placed the commission for the triptych.[1]
The "closed" view shows two angels in grisaille.
In the years shortly before and after Rubens, who lived in Antwerp, painted his Descent from the Cross (1612–14), and Raising of the Cross (1610-11) triptychs for the same church.
References
[edit]- ^ Emil Krén; Daniel Marx. "The Resurrection of Christ". Web Gallery of Art. Retrieved 28 March 2016.
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