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Maarten de Vos. Calvarie, by Maerten de Vos, 1924

Maarten de Vos. Calvarie

Maerten de Vos

1924

From the collection of Catholic University of Leuven

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Overview

Maarten de Vos. Calvarie is a 1924 by Maerten de Vos, held at Catholic University of Leuven.

Who painted this?
Maerten de Vos
When & what style?
1924
Where can I see it?
Catholic University of Leuven

About this work

The painting shows a scene of the Calvarie, with figures gathered around the cross. It's a somber moment, with people mourning and praying. The details in the painting are interesting because of the way the artist used light and shadow to create depth. The artist's use of light and shadow is notable. You can learn more about this style by looking into the technique of sfumato.

About the artist

Portrait of Maerten de Vos
Artist

Maerten de Vos

Maerten de Vos, Maerten de Vos the Elder or Marten de Vos (1532 – 4 December 1603) was a Flemish painter, known mainly for his history and allegorical paintings and portraits.

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