Focus on Crucifixion (Vouet) and discuss the History.
During the realization of this work, Vouet was the painter of King Louis XIII and one of the best known at his time. The painting was commissioned by Cardinal Pierre Séguier. He wanted it for the chapel of his mansion. This work was accompanied by two other paintings: The Last Supper and the Incredulity of Saint Thomas. These works represent three particular scenes from the life of Jesus between the Last Supper and his death on the cross. The Crucifixion was carried out between 1636 and 1637. After completed, the paintings were kept in the cardinal's chapel. Being arranged above the altar, these works were above all religious. It was subsequently offered in 1816 to the Musée des Beaux-Arts of Lyon by Cardinal Joseph Fesch. The painting is always surrounded by the two paintings mentioned.
Last Supper Jesus Joseph Fesch Vouet King Louis XIII Pierre Séguier Lyon Louis XIII