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Christ triumphant over Sin, Death, and the Grave, by Peter Paul Rubens, oil, 1618

Christ triumphant over Sin, Death, and the Grave

Peter Paul Rubens

1618

oil

canvas

From the collection of Liechtenstein Museum

Dominant colour

Overview

Christ triumphant over Sin, Death, and the Grave is a 1618 oil by Peter Paul Rubens, a Flemish Baroque painting work, depicting Angel, held at Liechtenstein Museum.

Who painted this?
Peter Paul Rubens
When & what style?
1618 · Flemish Baroque painting
Where can I see it?
Liechtenstein Museum

About this work

This painting shows a man sitting on a stone pedestal, wearing a red robe and a white cloth wrapped around his waist. He has a halo around his head and holds a long staff in his right hand. To his left, a winged figure blows a horn, while another figure holds a palm branch to his right. At his feet, a snake wraps around a skull and bones. The man's expression is serious, and his body language conveys a sense of power and authority. The winged figures surrounding him add a sense of drama and movement to the scene. This painting is reminiscent of the works of Peter Paul Rubens.

About the artist

Portrait of Peter Paul Rubens
Artist

Peter Paul Rubens

Sir Peter Paul Rubens ( ROO-bənz; Dutch: ; 28 June 1577 – 30 May 1640) was a Flemish artist and diplomat.

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