L'Ascension du Christ
1690
unspecified
From the collection of Museum of Fine Arts of Lyon
1690
unspecified
From the collection of Museum of Fine Arts of Lyon
L'Ascension du Christ is a 1690 unspecified by Louis Cretey, a French Classical Baroque work, held at Museum of Fine Arts of Lyon.
This painting depicts a scene with Jesus Christ at its center, surrounded by a group of people. Jesus is shown with his arms outstretched, wearing a white robe. The people surrounding him are dressed in various colors, with some looking up at him and others appearing to be in awe. The background of the painting is a mix of light and dark colors, with a sense of depth and dimensionality. The overall atmosphere of the painting is one of reverence and wonder. To learn more about the artist's use of chiaroscuro, explore the technique further.
Louis Cretey, formerly known as Pierre-Louis Cretey (c.1635 – after 1702), was a French baroque painter and one of the leading masters in the Lyonnaise school.
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