Artwork
Vorbereitung zur Kreuzigung
Vorbereitung zur Kreuzigung is an unspecified painting by the Mannerist artist Girolamo Muziano. It dates from 1562 and is held in the collection of the Bavarian State Painting Collections.
About this work
Overview
Girolamo Muziano painted Vorbereitung zur Kreuzigung in 1562. The work is a Mannerist painting held in the Alte Pinakothek.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a solemn scene of preparation for a crucifixion. A man wearing a crown of thorns sits on a cross, surrounded by figures reacting with varying degrees of attention and emotion.
Technique & Style
Muziano employs chiaroscuro, creating strong contrasts between light and dark to heighten the dramatic effect. The use of this technique contributes to the overall mood of reverence.
Context
The painting is characteristic of the Mannerist style prevalent in Rome during the mid-to-late sixteenth century, when Muziano was active.
Artist & collection
Artist
Girolamo Muziano or Mutiani (c. 1532 – 1592), was an Italian painter, one of the most prominent artists active in Rome in the mid-to-late sixteenth century.
Auferweckung des Lazarus
Kreuzaufrichtung Christi (Kopie nach)
Gang nach Golgatha
Christus am Kreuz
Lamentation of Christ (after Raphael)
Kreuztragung Christi
Christus am Kreuz
The Crucifixion of St. Andrew
Lamentation of Christ
Kreuzigung Christi (Kopie nach)
Grablegung Christi (Werkstattkopie)
Kreuzigung Christi