Artwork
Christ on the cross
Christ on the cross is an unspecified painting by the Early Baroque Italian artist Unknown. It dates from 1608 and is held in the collection of the Bavarian State Painting Collections.
About this work
Overview
Christ on the cross is a painting depicting the crucifixion of Jesus Christ. The work features a dramatic scene with a central figure on a cross, surrounded by angels and other figures.
Subject & Meaning
The painting shows Jesus on the cross, with winged angels and other figures nearby. The scene is set against a dark, stormy sky with a cityscape in the distance. The Latin words carved into the cross add to the narrative.
Technique & Style
The artist uses chiaroscuro, a technique that employs strong contrasts between light and dark. The light falls sharply on Christ's face and arms, while the surrounding shadows are deep and soft, creating a dramatic effect.
Artist & collection
Domestic Scene
Giacomo and Cardinal Marco, investing Andrea, Abbot of San Zeno, with his Benefice
The Nymph of Fontainebleau
Portrait of a Woman
Madonna and Child with Saints in the Enclosed Garden
Venus and Minerva
Family Group of Four on Sofa
Wall painting from Room H of the Villa of P. Fannius Synistor at Boscoreale
