The Crucifixion with the Virgin and St John by Hendrick ter Brugghen. Jesus on the cross under a starry night sky, flanked by the mourning figures of the Virgin Mary and Saint John.

The Crucifixion with the Virgin and St John

Hendrick ter Brugghen

1625 · Oil Paint, Canvas

A somber and dramatic 17th-century masterpiece depicting the Crucifixion with intense Caravaggesque lighting.

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Where it works

A weightier piece with steady character with softened warm notes — brings a composed sense of weight.

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Library · Study · Commercial Space
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Works well in taller wall spaces with room around it
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Benefits from light or mid-tone surroundings
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Deep burgundy, Charcoal black, Rich brown

About the piece

Created around 1625 by Hendrick ter Brugghen, this painting is a preeminent example of the Dutch Caravaggisti style. The artist uses stark light against a deep, star-flecked sky to emphasize the emotional weight of the scene, highlighting the grief of Mary and John at the foot of the cross. The inclusion of a skull at the base serves as a classic memento mori, grounding the ethereal light in earthly reality.

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