Artwork

Copy after the painting The Crucifixion attributed to unknown master sometimes thought to be Duccio in the Upper Church, San Francescro, Assisi

Copy after the painting The Crucifixion attributed to unknown master sometimes thought to be Duccio in the Upper Church, San Francescro, Assisi is a watercolor work on paper by the Impressionist artist Edward Kaiser. It dates from 1876 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.

About this work

Overview

This watercolour painting is a copy of a 13th- or 14th-century Crucifixion scene, created in 1876 by Edward Kaiser for the Arundel Society. It remains unpublished.

Subject & Meaning

The painting depicts the Crucifixion, with a figure on the cross, angels above, and robed figures below. The scene is set against a soft blue sky with clouds and a rocky terrain, with some figures haloed and others indistinct.

Technique & Style

Kaiser employed loose brushstrokes and a dreamy quality in his copy, introducing a distinct style to the original work. The warm colours have faded slightly, lending the piece a gentle, aged appearance.

History & Provenance

The original Crucifixion is attributed to an unknown master, sometimes thought to be Duccio, and is located in the Upper Church of San Francesco, Assisi. Kaiser's copy was executed for the Arundel Society.