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The Holy Women at the Sepulchre, by Unknown, 1644

The Holy Women at the Sepulchre

Unknown

1644

From the collection of Statens Museum for Kunst

Dominant colour

Overview

The Holy Women at the Sepulchre is a 1644 by Unknown, a Baroque work, held at Statens Museum for Kunst.

Who painted this?
Unknown
When & what style?
1644 · Baroque
Where can I see it?
Statens Museum for Kunst

About this work

In the painting, a group of women gather around a tomb, their faces filled with emotion. An angel stands beside them, its wings spread wide. The scene is set against a dark, cloudy sky. The women's clothing and the angel's wings are rendered in soft, muted colors, while the tomb and surrounding landscape are depicted in darker shades. The overall effect is one of somber reverence. This painting is reminiscent of the work of 1494_person, known for their use of chiaroscuro to create dramatic contrasts between light and dark.

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