Artwork
Crucifixion
Crucifixion is a fresco painting by the Byzantine icon painting artist Unknown. It dates from 1370 and is held in the collection of the Pinacoteca di Brera.
About this work
Overview
The Crucifixion is a fresco depicting the crucifixion of Jesus Christ. The scene is rendered in muted tones, with a somber and reflective atmosphere.
Subject & Meaning
The fresco shows Jesus on the cross, surrounded by angels, with mourners and praying figures below. The scene conveys a sense of grief and contemplation.
Technique & Style
Executed in fresco, the work features earthy tones, including brown and gray, against a backdrop of rocky terrain and a dark sky. The color palette and style contribute to the overall somber mood.
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
