Artwork
La salita al Calvario
La salita al Calvario is an oil painting by the Mannerist artist Unknown. It dates from 1594 and is held in the collection of the Foundation E.G. Bührle Collection.
About this work
Overview
La salita al Calvario is an oil painting depicting a dramatic scene with multiple figures in a dark landscape.
Subject & Meaning
The central group of people, some on horseback and others on foot, are shown in various poses, with some appearing distressed or in turmoil. A figure in a red robe is prominent in the foreground.
Technique & Style
The painting employs chiaroscuro, using strong contrasts between light and dark to create a sense of depth and volume. The artist's use of chiaroscuro adds to the dramatic effect of the scene.
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
