The Descent from the CrossNicolas TournierNone

  • Art movementBaroque
  • Dimensions335.0 x 178.0 cm

Nicolas Tournier (1590 – 1639)

Explore Nicolas Tournier's Baroque paintings! French artist known for Caravaggio-influenced realism & religious scenes. Discover 'The Carrying of the Cross' & more.

A dragon emerges from the thick black smoke circling Mount Fuji. The smoke and the dragon are one and the same, the smoke being the path through which the dragon has traveled to escape. In contrast, Mount Fuji stands pristinely white, covered in snow. Mountains in the foreground and a small puff of trees indicate the extent of the size of the mountain, which is unaffected by the escape of the dragon. Hokusai was a master at evincing an almost religious reverence for the majesty of the mountain, which stands like a fortress in the middle of the painting, allowing the dragon of smoke to escape.

About this artwork

  • Title: The Descent from the Cross
  • Artist: Nicolas Tournier
  • Original dimensions: 335.0 x 178.0 cm
  • Format: Portrait
  • Copyright status: Public domain
  • Movement: Baroque
  • Color intensity: Monochromatic
  • Perceived brightness: deep_shadow

Questions & Answers

How big is the original "The Descent from the Cross"?

"The Descent from the Cross" measures 335 x 178 cm in its original form. Original dimensions are a useful reference when choosing a reproduction size.

What is "The Descent from the Cross" about?

The subjects of "The Descent from the Cross" are crucifixion, famous people, religious, saints, virgin mary.

Is "The Descent from the Cross" free of copyright?

The copyright answer for "The Descent from the Cross" by Nicolas Tournier: the work is in the public domain - its copyright has expired. This determines whether reproductions of the image may be freely made.

Who is the artist behind "The Descent from the Cross"?

"The Descent from the Cross" was created by Nicolas Tournier. The information on this page describes Nicolas Tournier's original work.

How does "The Descent from the Cross" balance light and dark?

"The Descent from the Cross" is deep_shadow overall, and its luminance is dark.

Who created "The Descent from the Cross" and what style is it in?

"The Descent from the Cross" was created by Nicolas Tournier in the Baroque style. Artist and movement identify the work's tradition.

Which artistic current is "The Descent from the Cross" by Nicolas Tournier part of?

The movement associated with "The Descent from the Cross" by Nicolas Tournier is Baroque. This classification situates the work among related artists and artworks.

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