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The Miracles of Jesus Christ:  Christ Delivering the Possessed, by Claude Vignon, 1640

The Miracles of Jesus Christ: Christ Delivering the Possessed

Claude Vignon

1640

From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art

Dominant colour

Overview

The Miracles of Jesus Christ: Christ Delivering the Possessed is a 1640 by Claude Vignon, a Baroque work, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.

Who painted this?
Claude Vignon
When & what style?
1640 · Baroque
Where can I see it?
Cleveland Museum of Art

About this work

This painting shows a scene with Jesus Christ in the center, wearing a long robe. He is standing with his right arm raised and his left arm at his side. To his right, a man is kneeling on the ground, while another man is lying down behind him. A third man is standing behind Jesus, looking up at him. In the background, there are some rocks and a body of water. The painting is done in a style that emphasizes contrasts between light and dark, which creates a sense of drama and tension. The use of shadows and highlights adds depth and volume to the figures. If you're interested in learning more about the artistic style of this painting, you might want to explore the Baroque movement.

About the artist

Portrait of Claude Vignon
Artist

Claude Vignon

Claude Vignon (19 May 1593 – 10 May 1670) was a French painter, printmaker and illustrator who worked in a wide range of genres.

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