Introduction
When we look at Baroque Art we are looking at the art of the 17th century. There seem to be a strong influence on the spiritual activity; this art creates a form of energy, movement and passion. Artist were able to capture the essence in soul of what they were feeling and expressing themselves through their work. The Following three works of art focus on a religious content and are from the Baroque period.
Image #1 “ The Raising of the Cross” http://www.wga.hu/frames-e.html?/html/r/rubens/11religi/03erect.html Image #2 “Return of the Prodigal Son” http://www.wga.hu/frames-e.html?/html/r/rembran/painting/biblic3/prodig2.html Image 3 “ The Conversion of Saint Paul” http://acatholichomejournal.blogspot.com/2011/01/feast-of-conversion-of-st-paul.html
A description of the works including the style. Image #1, The Raising of the Cross” Peter Paul Rubens is an Oil on panel painting from the Baroque period. Although this is a triptych panel painting on one story line is portrayed in this image. Peter Paul Rubens (born June 28, 1577) was one of the most charismatic and influential Flemish painters of the 'Renaissance ' period. (Labedzki 2013). This painting depicts the last moments of the life of Jesus Christ prior to the crucifixion. This shows a mirror image of the visual impact that of bold colors and those who were condemning Christ is shown in seminude muscular bodies men at the bottom. The Cross is hidden behind the Christ although the whole picture is centered around the Christ and those following and carrying are in the bottom. Image #2, “Return of the Prodigal Son” is Oil on Canvas by Rembrandt Van Rijn. This painting depicts the illustration of a fathers love for his lost son. He shows his son mercy and grace by receiving, It goes beyond the works of all other Baroque artists in the evocation of religious mood and human sympathy (Rembrandt 2012). This religious scene gives us the
References: Labedzki, Annettte 2013 retrieved from http://ezinearticles.com/?His-Most-Famous-Painting-(The-Raising-of-the-Cross)---Paul-Rubens&id=2453959 Rembrandt 2012, retrieved from http://www.rembrandtpainting.net/rembrandt 's_prodigal_son.html Creative Commons 2002-2013 retrieved from http://www.peterpaulrubens.org/biography.html