Why it matters
A Roman soldier thrusts his spear into Christ's side between the two crucified criminals. For centuries admired as a Rubens masterpiece, it is now attributed to his young collaborator Anthony van Dyck.
Did you know?
- It dates from 1620.
- It was commissioned by Nicolaas Rockox for the Recollects church in Antwerp.
- Preparatory studies show van Dyck's style.
Based on the Wikipedia article Christ on the Cross (Rubens) (CC BY-SA 4.0).
