Palm Sunday

Entry of Christ into Jerusalem” (c.1640) Laurent de La Hyre

“Entry of Christ into Jerusalem” (c.1640) by Laurent de La Hyre located in Eglise St-Germain-des-Pres in Paris. I took this picture when in the church this past fall but the lighting + my lack of skill doesn't do the painting justice. This an example of 17th century art that is not considered strictly Baroque, because of La Hyre's moderation and use of brighter color palate which is in direct opposition of what Vouet was painting at the same time in Paris after his return from Rome.

Jesus is entering in Jerusalem on a donkey with the crowds laying palms down before him, welcoming him as they would a conquering king. The palms represent victory as the crowd viewed Jesus as a true "King" that would free them from the Romans. They did not understand that Jesus would be crucified only a few days after his arrival.

Do you know anything about La Hyre's so called Parisian Atticism style?