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The Passion, by Hendrik Goltzius, 1597

The Passion

Hendrik Goltzius

1597

From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art

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Overview

The Passion is a 1597 by Hendrik Goltzius, a Renaissance work, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.

Who painted this?
Hendrik Goltzius
When & what style?
1597 · Renaissance
Where can I see it?
Cleveland Museum of Art

About this work

This painting shows a group of people gathered around a table, with a cityscape visible through a window in the background. The scene is set in a room with stone walls and a high ceiling, and the people are dressed in simple robes. In the foreground, a man with long hair and a halo sits at the center of the table, surrounded by others who are eating and drinking. The atmosphere is one of quiet contemplation, with the figures lost in thought. If you're interested in learning more about this style of art, you might want to explore the Renaissance movement, which was characterized by a revival of classical Greek and Roman styles and techniques.

About the artist

Portrait of Hendrik Goltzius
Artist

Hendrik Goltzius

Hendrick Goltzius (German: , Dutch: ; né Goltz; January or February 1558 – 1 January 1617) was a German-born Dutch printmaker, draftsman, and painter.

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