The burial

Date: 17th century
Medium: oil on canvas
Location: Church of Saint-Gery, Cambrai, Francie

The painting depicts a biblical scene known as the "Taking down of the Cross". The painting shows a group of people tending to the body of Jesus Christ after his crucifixion. Jesus is white in colour and appears to be lifeless. The men and women around him express sadness and reverence. They are dressed in traditional clothing, wearing different colours and some are wearing head coverings. The overall atmosphere of the painting is brooding and full of emotion.

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Rubens painted picture The burial in 17th century. Prevailing color of this fine art print is dark and its shape is portrait. This art piece is located in Church of Saint-Gery, Cambrai, Francie. This image is printed on demand - you can choose material, size and finishing.

Petrus Paulus Rubens (1577-1639). Native German baroque painter. His work represents the perfect Baroque style, both in terms of composition (the interaction of colours, shapes and light) and themse. His paintings deviated aesthetically at the time – he often painted sensual female figures rationalistically. They are full of dynamics, colours and emotionally tense scenes. His work is independent, more personal and more informed than the creations of his time. For this reason, he significantly influenced his contemporaries.