The Elevation of the Cross (after Rubens)

The Elevation of the Cross after Rubens

A tempest of struggle, muscles entwined,
Faith and torment in chaos aligned.
The cross ascends, humanity’s plight,
A testament of strength, shadow, and light.

This painting, “The Elevation of the Cross,” is a reinterpretation of Rubens’ Baroque masterpiece. Using vibrant oils on canvas, it captures dynamic movement and dramatic expressions through exaggerated musculature and chiaroscuro lighting. The composition emphasizes diagonals to convey tension and ascent. The artist modernizes the classic Baroque style by introducing vibrant, almost Fauvist colour schemes, creating a fusion of classical and contemporary approaches.