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Christ as Saviour (1610-1614) by El Greco
The figure of Christ the Saviour, depicted giving a blessing full-face, reminds us of the Byzantine Christ Pantocrators of El Greco’s early years, painted with great skill in the foreground and captivating the viewer with their dematerialised and highly expressive faces. The figure is presented facing the front, in the style of the old icons, with his hand on the globe.
As in his paintings of the apostles, the artist here provides a free version of a common theme in Christian iconography since the mediaeval period. This can be interpreted in relation to private commissions of small works for private devotional purposes.
Technically, the figure of Christ the Saviour is one of the most highly finished works in the series, with fine, carefully detailed touches. It is the most finished and serene painting in the series, and is repeated in a much rougher form in the Apostolate in Toledo Cathedral, which suggests involvement by members of the workshop.
The figure of Christ the Saviour, depicted giving a blessing full-face, reminds us of the Byzantine Christ Pantocrators of El Greco’s early years, painted with great skill in the foreground and captivating the viewer with their dematerialised and highly expressive faces. The figure is presented facing the front, in the style of the old icons, with his hand on the globe.
As in his paintings of the apostles, the artist here provides a free version of a common theme in Christian iconography since the mediaeval period. This can be interpreted in relation to private commissions of small works for private devotional purposes.
Technically, the figure of Christ the Saviour is one of the most highly finished works in the series, with fine, carefully detailed touches. It is the most finished and serene painting in the series, and is repeated in a much rougher form in the Apostolate in Toledo Cathedral, which suggests involvement by members of the workshop.
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Super Panzer Panther KF51 - Alle Informationen - Rheinmetall Panther KF51
Informationen zum neuen Rheinmetall Panther KF51. In diesem kurzen Video spreche ich über die Bewaffnung, Besatzung, Leistung & Schutzsysteme.
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