Artwork
The Crucifixion: Small Plate
The Crucifixion: Small Plate is an ink print by the Baroque artist Rembrandt. It dates from 1635 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
About this work
Overview
The Crucifixion: Small Plate is an etching by Rembrandt van Rijn, created around 1635. It is a print that depicts a scene from Christian iconography.
Subject & Meaning
The etching shows the crucifixion of a central figure, surrounded by mourners and onlookers in robes. The somber scene is set against a backdrop of trees and buildings, which are secondary to the emotional intensity of the moment.
Technique & Style
Rembrandt's use of bold lines and shading creates a sense of depth and texture, emphasizing the contrast between light and dark. This style contributes to the overall mood of solemnity and reverence.
Artist & collection
Artist
Rembrandt Harmenszoon van Rijn (15 July 1606 – 4 October 1669), known mononymously as Rembrandt, was a Dutch Golden Age painter, printmaker, and draughtsman.
