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The Crucifixion

Aelbrecht Bouts

1540

oil

From the collection of Royal Museums of Fine Arts of Belgium

northern_renaissance Renaissance Religious jesus christ

Dominant colour

The Crucifixion is a 1540 oil by Aelbrecht Bouts, a northern_renaissance work, depicting jesus christ, held at Royal Museums of Fine Arts of Belgium.

Who painted this?: Aelbrecht Bouts
When & what style?: 1540 · northern_renaissance
Where can I see it?: Royal Museums of Fine Arts of Belgium

About this work

This painting depicts a crucifixion scene with Jesus Christ on the cross, flanked by two figures in prayer. The figures are dressed in robes, with the one on the left wearing a blue robe and the one on the right wearing a pink robe. In the background, a landscape unfolds with trees, buildings, and mountains under a blue sky dotted with clouds. Two angels are visible, one on each side of the cross, adding to the serene yet somber atmosphere of the scene. The use of oil paint brings depth and richness to the colors, making the scene feel more vivid. To learn more about the artist behind this work, look up Aelbrecht Bouts.