1640
oil
panel
From the collection of Museum of Fine Arts, Budapest
The Angel Is Opening Christ's Tomb is a 1640 oil by Benjamin Gerritsz Cuyp, a Dutch Golden Age work, held at Museum of Fine Arts, Budapest.
In the painting, a radiant angel stands on a tomb, its wings spread wide. The angel's white robes glow with light, illuminating the dark surroundings. A group of people, some fallen or crouching, gaze up at the angel in awe. The scene is set against a dark, mysterious backdrop, with the angel's light casting an otherworldly glow. The figures surrounding the tomb are dressed in simple, rustic attire, adding to the sense of reverence and wonder. This painting showcases the use of chiaroscuro, a technique that emphasizes contrasts between light and dark to create a sense of drama and tension.
Benjamin Gerritsz Cuyp (1612–1652) was an artist, born in Dordrecht.
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