Artwork
Christus am Kreuz
Christus am Kreuz is an unspecified painting by the Mannerist artist Marcello Venusti. It dates from 1547 and is held in the collection of the Bavarian State Painting Collections.
About this work
Overview
Christus am Kreuz is a 1547 painting by Marcello Venusti, an Italian artist associated with the Mannerist style. The work is part of the Alte Pinakothek's collection.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts the crucifixion of Jesus Christ, with the figure on the cross flanked by a woman in blue and a man in red, both displaying distress. The somber scene conveys a mood of sorrow and reverence.
Technique & Style
Venusti's use of chiaroscuro, evident in the contrast between the dark background and the figures, creates a sense of volume. The painting's style reflects Venusti's training and influences, including his work copying Michelangelo's Last Judgement.
Artist & collection
Artist
Marcello Venusti (1512 – 15 October 1579) was an Italian Mannerist painter active in Rome in the mid-16th century.
