The Descent from the Cross

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf painting
gptkbp:artist gptkb:Peter_Paul_Rubens
gptkbp:artMovement gptkb:Flemish_Baroque
gptkbp:artwork layering of paint
suffering and compassion
combines realism with dramatic expression
inspired modern interpretations of the scene
use of drapery and anatomy
inspired numerous reproductions and interpretations
considered_a_masterpiece_of_Baroque_art
gptkbp:associatedWith the Passion of Christ
gptkbp:colors rich and vibrant colors
gptkbp:commissioned gptkb:Archduke_Albert_of_Austria
gptkbp:composedOf dynamic and emotional
gptkbp:critical_reception highly praised by contemporaries
gptkbp:culturalHeritage remains a subject of study in art history.
gptkbp:culturalImpact influenced_religious_art_in_Europe
gptkbp:culturalSignificance depicts the moment of Christ's removal from the cross
gptkbp:dimensions 420 cm × 300 cm
gptkbp:exemplifies the_emotional_intensity_of_Baroque_art
gptkbp:exhibits gptkb:Royal_Museum_of_Fine_Arts,_Antwerp
gptkbp:featuredIn art history textbooks
gptkbp:historicalContext Counter-Reformation
gptkbp:historicalImpact significant_in_the_study_of_Baroque_art
gptkbp:historicalPeriod 17th century
gptkbp:historicalSignificance reflects the religious fervor of the time
important_example_of_Baroque_religious_art
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label The Descent from the Cross
gptkbp:influence gptkb:Christian_art
gptkbp:influenced later_Baroque_painters
gptkbp:influencedBy gptkb:Italian_Renaissance_art
gptkbp:inspiration Biblical narrative
gptkbp:location gptkb:Cathedral_of_Our_Lady,_Antwerp
gptkbp:medium oil on canvas
gptkbp:notableFeature dramatic use of light and shadow
exhibited in major art museums worldwide
gptkbp:partOf a larger altarpiece
gptkbp:relatedPatent gptkb:The_Elevation_of_the_Cross
gptkbp:renovated underwent restoration in the 20th century
gptkbp:style Baroque
characterized by movement and emotion
gptkbp:subject gptkb:Christianity
gptkbp:symbolism sacrifice and redemption
gptkbp:technique chiaroscuro
gptkbp:technology dramatic poses
gptkbp:visitors evokes deep emotional responses
Mary,_John,_and_Joseph_of_Arimathea
gptkbp:yearEstablished 1612-1614