Brave Fine Art has dated this piece to the 18th Century.
In the foreground, a partial skull is a conspicuous inclusion. It’s a Memento Mori (Latin: remember you will die). Is Mary praying for Christ’s salvation or the future of mankind?
Over the centuries, Christ’s crucifixion has often been the subject of artistic portrayals, with numerous figures included at the foot of the cross. This version, painted circa 1720, echoes an earlier model adopted by Flemish artist, Cornelis de Baellieur the Elder (1607-1671). The figure of Christ is also reminiscent of Rubens’ interpretation from circa 1618-1620, reversed.
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Held in a later frame.
Medium: Oil on canvas
Overall size: 22” x 34” / 56cm x 86cm
Year of creation: c. 1720
Provenance: Private collection, Germany.
Condition: Cleaned. Revarnished. Canvas relined. Later stretcher. Faint stretcher marks. Fine craquelure throughout. The paint layer is stable. Frame in excellent condition.
Our reference: BRV1928
Brave Fine Art has dated this piece to the 18th Century.
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Early 18th-century Flemish School, Christ on the Cross with Mary Magdalene - Antique Oil Painting
