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Crucifixion of Christ with saints
Crucifixion of Christ with saints is an unspecified painting by the Early Renaissance artist Pietro Perugino. It dates from 1492 and is held in the collection of the Uffizi Gallery. This painting depicts the Crucifixion of Christ surrounded by saints.
About this work
This painting shows Christ nailed to the cross with saints around him.
This painting shows Christ nailed to the cross with saints around him. It’s by Pietro Perugino, made around 1484. The work’s date and who actually painted it are still debated.
Some experts say Perugino did it alone. Others think his pupil or even Luca Signorelli helped. The lighting and shadows feel strong, like Signorelli’s style. The distant hills fade into soft blue, a Perugino trademark.
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Overview
This painting depicts the Crucifixion of Christ surrounded by saints. Attributed to Pietro Perugino, its exact date and authorship remain uncertain.
Subject & Meaning
The scene shows Christ on the cross with accompanying saints, a traditional representation of the Crucifixion.
Technique & Style
The painting features deep chiaroscuro, reminiscent of Luca Signorelli's style or Perugino's early work under Verrocchio's influence. A landscape background with receding hills is characteristic of Perugino's oeuvre.
History & Provenance
Dated to around 1484, the work is now housed at the Uffizi Gallery. Its attribution is debated among art historians, with some crediting Perugino alone, while others suggest assistance from a pupil or Signorelli.
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Artist & collection
Artist
Pietro Perugino (US: PERR-ə-JEE-noh, -oo-; Italian: ; born Pietro Vannucci or Pietro Vanucci; c.
