Artwork
The Crucifixion
The Crucifixion is an unspecified painting by the Early Baroque Italian artist Carlo Crivelli. It is held in the collection of the Art Institute of Chicago.
About this work
Overview
The Crucifixion is a painting created by Carlo Crivelli in 1494. It is now part of the Art Institute of Chicago's collection.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts the crucifixion of Jesus Christ, with two figures attending him. The scene is set against a gold background, with a rocky terrain and a distant town.
Technique & Style
Crivelli's work is characterized by sharp lines, bold colors, and intricate details, such as the folds in the figures' clothing and their jewelry. The use of a gold background adds to the painting's decorative quality, reflecting Crivelli's Late Gothic style.
History & Provenance
Crivelli was active in Italy from around 1430 to about 1495, primarily working in the March of Ancona after 1458. The Crucifixion is a product of his later period, created in 1494.
Artist & collection
Artist
Carlo Crivelli (c. 1430 – c. 1495) was an Italian Renaissance painter of conservative Late Gothic decorative sensibility, who spent his early years in the Veneto, where he absorbed influences from the Vivarini,…
