Framed Prints
Framed Print of Christ Carried to Heaven by Angels, c. 1515-1517. Creator: Hans Baldung (German, 1484 / 85-1545)
Christ Carried to Heaven by Angels, c. 1515-1517. Baldung, who lived in Strasbourg, was Albrecht Durers most talented pupil. A highly original artist, he produced about 550 woodcuts. The origin of his nickname, Grien, to which the G in his monogram refers, is unclear. It may allude to his predilection for the colour green, or it may derive from Grienhans, meaning devil (demonic fantasies appear in some of the artists works). Baldung often avoided conventional compositions in favor of an innovative depiction of greater pathos and drama. Although a living Christ had long been shown ascending to heaven, Baldungs representation-in which Christs corpse is carried heavenward by angels-is unprecedented. In contrast to the celestial splendor at the top of this composition, where God the Father and the dove of the Holy Spirit are illuminated by a burst of radiant light, Christ is shown in a harshly awkward position, accentuating his torment and suffering. The angels labor to carry the heavy body, which appears to be sinking downward-reminiscent of scenes of the Entombment, in which Christ is lowered into a grave. This devotional image gives visual form to one of the central mysteries of the Christian faith, the contradiction between Christs human suffering and his divine nature, symbolized by the grandeur of heaven. Heritage Images features heritage image collections. © Heritage Art/Heritage Images
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Media ID 19648994
1484 85 1545 Hans Baldung German
Modern Frame 14"x12" (36x31cm)
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Wood effect frame, card mounted, 10x8 fade resistant photo print. Overall outside dimensions 14x12 inches (36x31cm). Environmentally and ozone friendly, 40mm wide x 15mm Polycore® moulding has the look of real wood, is durable and light and easy to hang. Biodegradable and made with non-chlorinated gases (no toxic fumes) it is efficient; producing 100 tons of polystyrene can save 300 tons of trees! Prints are glazed with lightweight, shatterproof, optical clarity acrylic (providing the same general protection from the environment as glass). The back is stapled hardboard with a sawtooth hanger attached. Note: measurements provided are estimated outer dimensions, which include both the image and the frame. While we aim to keep sizing consistent, exact dimensions may vary slightly due to differences in print size or production requirements, which may result in a variation in the overall size (up to approximately 2.5cm (1"))
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 17.4cm x 24.4cm (6.9" x 9.6")
Estimated Product Size is 31cm x 36cm (12.2" x 14.2")
