The Passion of Christ begins...always a very sad reading even understanding the whys...
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#21 Segher - One of the more famous Flemish Caravaggesque artist of the mid 17th c. Later he became influenced by Rubens.
#26 Maestro of the Schlagl Altar an anonymous German artist.Like his brilliant colors. (Dan, for your collection he has a beautiful Via Crucis and Crucifixion).
#31 Honthorst - Another Dutch Golden Age artist influenced by Caravaggio. He and Matthias Stom painted some of their works lit only by a candle or torch. Very effective chiaroscuro.
$35 Polenov - Remember his wonderful Healing of Jairus daughter?
I’ve noticed that Segher suddenly began appearing with works depicting Jesus’ crucifixion and its attendant events. It seems to have been his special interest.
“He (Honthorst) and Matthias Stom painted some of their works lit only by a candle or torch. Very effective chiaroscuro.”
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Thank you etabeta; it’s wonderful to learn how these artists achieved such realistic results!