What movement is Frontispiece with Triumphal Arch with Christ and the Apostles?

Frontispiece with Triumphal Arch with Christ and the Apostles is associated with Baroque.

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Artwork

Frontispiece with Triumphal Arch with Christ and the Apostles

Johann Ulrich Kraus , 1705

Frontispiece with Triumphal Arch with Christ and the Apostles is an ink print by the Baroque artist Johann Ulrich Kraus. It dates from 1705 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.

Inscription: Inscribed:lower center in image: Ich bin die Schür zu den Schaafe; (apostles' names etc. sprinkled throughout architecture); lower left in plate: Cum Grat: et Privil: Sacrae Caesareae Majestatis; lower right in plate: Joann Ulrich Krausen del. scul. et Excud.

About this work

Overview

Frontispiece with Triumphal Arch with Christ and the Apostles is a print created by Johann Ulrich Kraus in 1705 using etching and engraving techniques on laid paper.

Subject & Meaning

The print depicts a grandiose archway adorned with intricate carvings and statues, featuring Christ at the apex surrounded by the apostles, set against a backdrop of trees and a cloudy sky, evoking a sense of grandeur and majesty.

Technique & Style

The work combines etching and engraving, showcasing Kraus's skill in these techniques. The level of detail and ornamentation is characteristic of the Baroque style, known for its dramatic and elaborate qualities.