ca. 1640 - ca. 1651
Medium
oil on canvas
Dimensions
h 205cm × w 253cm
Collection
Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam
Materials
canvas; oil paint (paint)
Object Type
painting
Subject Matter
the risen Christ (with wounds, but without crown of thorns), sometimes holding the cross; repentant sinner, sinner turning to Christ; the penitent St. Mary Magdalene (often before a cave, possibly at La Sainte-Baume hill): her long hair covers her (naked) body, she reads, meditates or raises her tear-filled eyes towards heaven
Acquisition Method
gift
Acquired
1809
Notes
drager: hoogte 205 cm x breedte 253 cm
Collection Type
paintings
Younger brother of Daniel Seghers, Gerard Seghers was a pupil in 1603, probably of Hent van Balen and Abr. Janssens, and became a master in 1608. He went to Italy and then worked for several years in Madrid for Philip II. He returned to Antwerp. He may have visited England. Comment on works: Mythology; Religious.
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