1660
paint
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
The Risen Christ Surrounded by Saints is a 1660 paint by Jan Boeckhorst, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This sketch shows a half-naked figure standing in the center, holding a red cloth. Around him, four people—some kneeling, some standing—look up or toward him. The background is a rough, cloudy sky with faint shapes that might be angels. The colors are mostly browns, whites, and muted reds, with quick, uneven brushstrokes. The artist used a loose, sketchy style, almost like a quick study. This wasn’t meant to be super detailed—just a rough idea of the scene. If you like this style, look up Baroque next.
Jan Boeckhorst or Johann Bockhorst (c. 1604 – 21 April 1668) was a German-born Flemish Baroque painter and draughtsman who worked most of his career in Antwerp. He was a versatile artist who produced history paintings,…
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