# God Inviting Christ to Sit on the Throne at His Right Hand

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## Artwork

- Artist: [GREBBER, Pieter de](<https://beta.wga.hu/artists/grebber-pieter-de-r25541e25da385c>)
- Date: 1601-1650
- Technique: Oil on canvas, 115 x 133 cm

## Commentary

De Grebber was not only a pioneer of formalistic innovations and stylistic advances among the Haarlem Classicists, but also an original contributor to Christian iconography. In this painting he offers an unprecedented interpretation of the time-honoured theme and concept of the Trinity. Christ kneels before God the Father and the shining dove of the Holy Spirit. Wearing a papal tiara and ecclesiastical vestments, the Almighty sits enthroned in the clouds and gestures to his son, directing him to sit on a second throne decorated with winged and gilt cherubim to his right.

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## Attribution

[Web Gallery of Art](<https://beta.wga.hu/pages/about>)