Artwork
The Descent from the Cross
The Descent from the Cross is an oil painting by the Early Baroque Italian artist Unknown. It dates from 1600 and is held in the collection of the Philadelphia Museum of Art.
About this work
Overview
The Descent from the Cross is an oil painting depicting a poignant scene.
Subject & Meaning
The painting shows a group surrounding a limp, shirtless man supported by two others, with a kneeling woman beside them. The scene is set against a simple, earth-toned background with a blue sky above, evoking a somber mood.
Technique & Style
The artist's use of chiaroscuro creates a sense of depth and emotional intensity, drawing attention to the central figure through contrasts of light and dark.
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
