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The Descent from the Cross by Pieter Coecke van Aelst

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Another piece from the National Museum in Lisbon. Among many amazing paintings, I think I enjoyed the triptychs the most. It's like a story in three parts. And when you think that's all, you can still have a peek in the back and see behind the scenes :)

I was showing my favourite one here - The Temptation of St. Anthony by Hieronymus Bosch. 

Time for another one. It is a bit of a shame that the lights were reflecting so much on it. But at least there was a little bench placed right in front, so one could just sit and enjoy the view. And there are so many details to look at!

The Descent from the Cross

Pieter Coecke van Aelst (1502–1550)



[Pieter Coecke van Aelst](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pieter_Coecke_van_Aelst) was a Flemish artist. It was estimated that this painting was created in years 1540-1545.

In April 1584 it was acquired in Antwerp by Simon Simons from Daniël de Villers. It was destined to be sent to two merchants in Lisbon , Jerome de Franchi and Jasper Glas, so that it could be sold to the best offer. The possession of this work by private individuals is surprising and could be the result of widespread looting of Antwerp temples, but there is no certainty about this. Information about the transaction can be found in a document dated January 30 , 1585
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And that's how it ended up in Portugal.
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The main panel shows Christ being taken down from the cross. The two side ones show the resurrection of Jesus and the descent of Christ into Hell. You can read a detailed description in this link, so I will not repeat it. 

I wish I had taken more photos of the faces. There are some very well painted terrified faces there. As in many of the religious paintings, the artist wanted to show the terrible pain and agony of hell.  Remember this one? :)
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I have mentioned before that the exterior panels are also painted, but most kept in grey tones. This is one like that, too.

Here they show the Conversion of St. Paul. The panels were used to close the painting, so they are not the main "attraction". Still, I find them quite beautiful.

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A little zoom

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Comments · 11

  • @sjarvie5(77)· 893d

    Thank you so much for highlighting this beautiful painting. The outside panels painted in grey tones is very interesting!

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  • @nanixxx(76)· 909d

    It is wonderful to have the legacy of these great masters of pictorial art. And to observe it up close. To be in front of such a work is breathtaking. Thank you for including the Bosch (El Bosco, in spanish) link. I studied his work in college in Art Appreciation. He is a great reference in painting.

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  • @takuri(64)· 909d

    The artist back then are the biggest shit posters ever.

    Imagine getting payed a lot of money to create art for a rich baron, proceeds to unintentionally or intentionally include profanities that is funny for some reason.

    Especially the guy stepping on another mans mushroom.

  • @creativemary(76)· 909d

    It always leaves me in wonder to look at marvelous art pieces like these ones. Thank you for sharing!

  • @cyboule(66)· 910d

    Bosch was certainly a bit of a crazy artist. When we look at all his works, we notice that he has many representations where the individuals look nothing like humans but rather devils. The question I ask myself is how he was able to survive to be 66 years old. The Inquisition in the Netherlands began around 1522, 6 years after Bosch's death. Would he have survived this period of terror?

  • @ratel(78)· 910d

    I love looking at pictures like this! Such a huge amount of detail, incredible!

  • @mipiano(81)· 910d

    The exterior panels, even mostly grey are beautiful too! ✨

  • @alt3r(71)· 910d

    Warm colors brought the additional drama in, terrifying realistic scenes. I like how the anatomy of the body is highlighted.

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