1561
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
Dominant colour
Christ on the Cross between the Two Thieves is a 1561 by Jean Duvet, a Renaissance work, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.
This engraving shows Jesus on a cross between two thieves. The lines are sharp and detailed, not soft like a painting. His body hangs down, arms stretched wide. Duvet made 23 engravings for a book about the Bible’s Apocalypse. Only seven full sets exist today. This print comes from one of those rare volumes. Look up Jean Duvet (French, 1485–1561) to see more of his bold prints.
This print is part of a bound volume of works illustrating the a narrative of the Apocalypse, taken from the Revelation of Saint John in the Bible. The 23 engravings in the series occupied the artist for a number of years and represent his greatest artistic achievement. The museum's volume is one of only seven known complete sets. Jean Duvet was one of the first major printmakers in France and one of the most original artists of the 1500s. Although he worked mostly in the provincial city of Langres, he became aware of Italian art through the circulation of prints—notably those of Marcantonio…
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Jean Duvet (1485 – after 1562) was a French Renaissance goldsmith and engraver, now best known for his engravings.
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