CrucifixionGabriel Metsu · 1665
Baroque
1665
73.0 x 57.0 cm
Gabriel Metsu (1629 – 1667)
Discover Gabriel Metsu (1629-1667), a Dutch Golden Age painter celebrated for his genre scenes, portraits & interiors. Influenced by Rembrandt & Vermeer, Metsu's art captured daily life with exquisite detail and symbolism.
About this artwork
- Title: Crucifixion
- Artist: Gabriel Metsu
- Year: 1665
- Original dimensions: 73.0 x 57.0 cm
- Format: Portrait
- Copyright status: Public domain
- Inventory number: PC 253
- Corpus context: dutch golden age piety, baroque drama & intensity
- Keywords: religious artwork, crucifixion painting, “john the apostle”
- Color intensity: Monochromatic
Questions & Answers
What is the format of "Crucifixion"?
"Crucifixion" by Gabriel Metsu is a portrait composition. The proportions are worth checking before choosing a print size.
How do the colors of "Crucifixion" relate to each other?
"Crucifixion" by Gabriel Metsu displays a softly mixed palette color harmony.
When was "Crucifixion" created, and to which movement does it belong?
"Crucifixion" was made in 1665, within the Baroque movement.