Artwork
Kreuzabnahme Christi
Kreuzabnahme Christi is an unspecified painting by the Mannerist artist Unknown. It dates from 1535 and is held in the collection of the Bavarian State Painting Collections.
About this work
Overview
Kreuzabnahme Christi is a painting depicting a somber scene with a crucified figure surrounded by mourners. The work is characterized by its predominantly dark color palette and the contrast between light and shadow.
Subject & Meaning
The painting shows the crucifixion of Christ, identified by the 'INRI' sign and his crown of thorns. The surrounding figures, including a woman in red, express grief and mourning, conveying the emotional impact of the event.
Technique & Style
The artist employs chiaroscuro, a technique using strong contrasts between light and dark, to create a sense of depth and focus. The figures and cross stand out against the darker surroundings, achieved through the use of pale tones.
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
