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Blazon of the Diest Chamber of Rhetoric "De Christus-ooghen"

Unknown

1561

oil

panel

From the collection of Royal Museum of Fine Arts Antwerp

Northern Renaissance Renaissance Religious

Dominant colour

Blazon of the Diest Chamber of Rhetoric "De Christus-ooghen" is a 1561 oil by Unknown, a Northern Renaissance work, held at Royal Museum of Fine Arts Antwerp.

Who painted this?: Unknown
When & what style?: 1561 · Northern Renaissance
Where can I see it?: Royal Museum of Fine Arts Antwerp

About this work

The painting depicts a crucified Christ with his arms outstretched, surrounded by a dark background. Two shields are visible on either side of the image, each featuring a coat of arms. The shields display intricate designs, with the left shield showcasing a red and white checkered pattern accompanied by a gold figure. The right shield features a red and white striped design with a gold cross. A banner with the words "DOEN CHRIST TUS" is draped across the image. This painting is a great example of the use of chiaroscuro, a technique that utilizes strong contrasts between light and dark to create a sense of volume in depicted objects and spaces.