Artwork
Crucifixion
Crucifixion is an oil painting by the Northern Renaissance artist Mair von Landshut. It dates from 1500 and is held in the collection of the Gemäldegalerie Berlin.
About this work
Overview
The painting 'Crucifixion' is a 1500 oil-on-panel work by Mair von Landshut, a German artist active in Bavaria during the late 15th and early 16th centuries.
Subject & Meaning
The scene depicts the crucifixion of Jesus Christ, surrounded by soldiers in armor and mourning women, conveying a solemn religious narrative characteristic of the Northern Renaissance.
Technique & Style
The artist employed vivid colors and a chiaroscuro effect, using light and shadow to create depth and drama. Figures are rendered with stiff poses and serious, subdued expressions, typical of the period's religious art.
History & Provenance
Created around 1500, 'Crucifixion' is now part of the Gemäldegalerie Berlin collection, exemplifying the artistic style of the Northern Renaissance.
Artist & collection
Artist
Mair von Landshut (active c. 1485–1504 or later) was a German engraver, painter, and designer of woodcuts, who worked in Bavaria. He probably came from Freising near Munich, and worked in both towns, as well as…
