Who created "The Ascension of Christ"?

The Ascension of Christ was created by Cornelis Visscher, after Veronese in c. 1650s.

When was "The Ascension of Christ" created?

This artwork was created c. 1650s.

What medium is "The Ascension of Christ"?

The Ascension of Christ is engraving with etching on laid paper.

Is "The Ascension of Christ" in the public domain?

Yes, The Ascension of Christ is in the public domain and available for free download under CC0 license.

The Ascension of Christ

Cornelis Visscher, after Veronese

c. 1650s

Medium

engraving with etching on laid paper

Dimensions

sheet: 42 × 32 cm (16 9/16 × 12 5/8 in.) plate: 41 × 31 cm (16 1/8 × 12 3/16 in.)

Classification

Department

CG-E

Museum

National Gallery of Art, Washington, D.C.

Credit

Gift of Faya Causey in memory of Philip Conisbee

Accession Number

2021.76.1

Art Historical Context

Behold *The Ascension of Christ*, a striking 17th-century print Dutch engraver Cornelis Vcher, faithfully reproducing a composition by the renowned Venetian Renaissance master Paolo Veronese. Created around the 1650s, this engraving with etching on laid paper captures the biblical moment of Christ's ascent into heaven, surrounded by adoring apostles and ethereal clouds—a scene rich in drama and divine light that reflects Veronese's exuberant style, blending Mannerist elegance with vibrant color (translated here into masterful line work). Visscher's shines in this medium: engraving provides cr...

The Ascension of Christ

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