Who painted Kreuzabnahme (Kopie nach)?

Kreuzabnahme (Kopie nach) was painted by Rembrandt van Rijn in 1647.

Where can I see Kreuzabnahme (Kopie nach)?

Kreuzabnahme (Kopie nach) is held by Bavarian State Painting Collections.

What movement is Kreuzabnahme (Kopie nach)?

Kreuzabnahme (Kopie nach) is associated with Dutch Golden Age.

Artwork

Kreuzabnahme (Kopie nach)

Rembrandt van Rijn , 1647

Kreuzabnahme (Kopie nach) is an unspecified painting by the Dutch Golden Age artist Rembrandt van Rijn. It dates from 1647 and is held in the collection of the Bavarian State Painting Collections. Created around 1647 by Rembrandt van Rijn, this oil painting belongs to the Dutch Golden Age and is classified within the religious genre.

About this work

Overview

Created around 1647 by Rembrandt van Rijn, this oil painting belongs to the Dutch Golden Age and is classified within the religious genre. It is currently held in the collection of the Alte Pinakothek in Munich. The work portrays a moment from the Passion narrative, focusing on the physical burden of the cross.

Subject & Meaning

The central figure is a man burdened with a heavy wooden cross, his posture bent and his face concealed, emphasizing the weight of suffering. Flanking him are two assistants who share the load, while a third onlooker watches, suggesting a contemplative observation of the event’s gravity.

Technique & Style

Rembrandt employs a stark chiaroscuro, contrasting deep shadows with a concentrated light source that isolates the figures. The brushwork is loose and textured, lending a tactile, almost turbulent quality to the scene and enhancing the dramatic tension between light and darkness.

History & Provenance

The painting, a copy after an earlier composition, entered the Alte Pinakothek’s holdings in the 19th century. Its attribution to Rembrandt reflects the artist’s broader interest in biblical and historical subjects beyond his renowned portraiture, illustrating his versatility within the period’s artistic production.