Christ and the penitent sinners by Peter Paul Rubens, Luke 23:26-43, Bible.Gallery
Christ and the penitent sinners is a oil on panel painting by Peter Paul Rubens (1577–1640), created in 1617. Measuring 128 × 144 cm, it depicts the biblical scene from Luke 23:26-43. This painting is housed at Alte Pinakothek, Barer Straße 27, Munich.
Christ and the penitent sinners created
1617
and was completed in 1617
Its dimension is 128cm wide and
144cm high
and it was drawn with oil on panel style.
Artwork Description
Christ and the Penitent Sinners or Christ with the four great penitents is a 1617 oil painting by Peter Paul Rubens. It is now in the Alte Pinakothek in Munich.
The painting depicts Jesus Christ with an adoring Mary Magdalene, Saint Peter (who denied Christ three times), Dismas (the penitent thief from the Crucifixion) and King David (who committed adultery with Bathsheba).
Artist : Peter Paul Rubens