Artwork
Crucifixion
Crucifixion is an unspecified painting by the High Renaissance artist Marco Palmezzano. It dates from 1510 and is held in the collection of the Uffizi Gallery.
About this work
Overview
Crucifixion is a 1510 painting by Marco Palmezzano, an Italian artist from the Forlì school, executed during the High Renaissance. The work depicts the crucifixion of Jesus Christ, surrounded by key figures, and is part of the Uffizi Gallery's collection.
Subject & Meaning
The painting portrays the moment of Jesus Christ's crucifixion, centralizing his figure on the cross with a serene expression despite his physical suffering. The scene includes Mary and Mary Magdalene among the mourners, emphasizing the emotional and religious gravity of the event.
Technique & Style
Palmezzano's style in *Crucifixion* reflects Northern Renaissance influences, characterized by a dramatic, dark, and stormy sky contrasting with the serene facial expression of Christ. The composition features simple, colored robes on the female figures set against a rocky, wooded background.
History & Provenance
Created in 1510, *Crucifixion* is attributed to Marco Palmezzano and is currently housed in the Uffizi Gallery, Florence, as part of its permanent collection.
Artist & collection
Artist
Marco Palmezzano (1460–1539) was an Italian painter and architect, belonging to the Forlì painting school, who painted in a style recalling earlier Northern Renaissance models. He was mostly active near Forlì.
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