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The Raising of the Cross by Peter Paul Rubens
Year of Creation 1610–1611
Style Baroque
Significance This painting is a massive triptych that symbolizes the power and drama of the Baroque style. Rubens depicts a tense, muscular moment as men struggle to raise the cross of Christ. The work conveys a sense of movement and intense physical force through the use of strong forms, chiaroscuro lighting, and diagonal composition.
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