Who created "Calvarieberg"?

Calvarieberg was created by Pieter Aertsen in 1548 - 1575.

When was "Calvarieberg" created?

This artwork was created 1548 - 1575.

Is "Calvarieberg" in the public domain?

Yes, Calvarieberg is in the public domain and available for free download under CC0 license.

Calvarieberg

Pieter Aertsen

1548 - 1575

Medium

pen

Dimensions

371; 297

About this artwork

Ontwerp voor een schilderij.

Art Historical Context

**Calvarieberg** Pieter Aertsen, masterful pen drawing from around 1548–1575, offers a glimpse into the creative process of one of the Northern Renaissance's innovative masters. Measuring 371 × 297 mm, this sketch—titled *Ontwerp voor een schilderij (Design for a Painting)—depicts the biblical scene of Calvary Hill, the site of Christ's Crucifixion. Aertsen, an Antwerp-based artist renowned for blending religious narratives with everyday still lifes, likely used this preparatory work to plan a larger oil painting, showcasing his meticulous approach to composition. Created during the Dutch Gol...

About the Artist

Pieter Aertsen · 1507–1575

Netherlandish painter known for genre and still life paintings that subtly incorporate religious scenes. Comment on works: Still life; Genre; Kitchen and Market scenes; Religious

Calvarieberg

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