Artwork
Crucifixion
Crucifixion is a tempera painting by the Mannerist artist Unknown. It dates from 1572 and is held in the collection of the Brooklyn Museum.
About this work
Overview
A tempera painting depicting the Crucifixion, a pivotal moment in Christian history.
Subject & Meaning
The scene shows Jesus Christ on the cross, surrounded by mourners, conveying a sense of suffering and sorrow. The somber mood is enhanced by a cloudy sky.
Technique & Style
The use of tempera creates a sense of depth and texture, characteristic of the medium. The style is reminiscent of Albrecht Dürer's work, a prominent artist of the time.
Context
The painting represents a key event in Christian narrative, reflecting the artist's engagement with religious themes.
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
