Artwork
Crucifixion of Christ
Crucifixion of Christ is an unspecified painting by the Northern Renaissance artist Hans von Kulmbach. It dates from 1512 and is held in the collection of the Uffizi Gallery.
About this work
Overview
The Crucifixion of Christ is a 1512 painting by Hans von Kulmbach, a German artist active during the Northern Renaissance.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts the crucifixion of Christ, with Mary and other figures present. The scene is set against a backdrop of a town, trees, and a cloudy sky, and includes a kneeling woman in a yellow dress gazing up at Christ with clasped hands.
Technique & Style
The artist employed chiaroscuro, using strong contrasts between light and shadow to create a dramatic effect. This technique is evident in the rendering of the figures and the atmospheric sky, which includes a faint explosion.
History & Provenance
The painting is now held in the Uffizi Gallery's collection. Hans von Kulmbach worked primarily in Nuremberg and also in Poland, where he executed the Kraków St John's Altar.
Artist & collection
Artist
Hans Suess, known as Hans von Kulmbach (1480 in Kulmbach, Franconia – prior to 3 December 1522 in Nuremberg), was a German artist active in Poland. Hans von Kulmbach was the artist who created the Kraków St John's Altar.
