Artwork
Living Cross of Ferrara
Living Cross of Ferrara is an unspecified painting by the Early Baroque Italian artist Sebastiano Filippi. It dates from 1567 and is held in the collection of the Gemäldegalerie Berlin.
About this work
Overview
The Living Cross of Ferrara is a painting created by Sebastiano Filippi, known as Bastianino, in 1567. It exemplifies the artistic trends of the late 16th century, blending late Renaissance and Mannerist styles.
Subject & Meaning
The painting centers on a crucifixion scene, with a figure of Christ on the cross, surrounded by various other scenes and figures, including a woman on a donkey and a gathering around a table, set against a blue sky with clouds and a heavenly castle.
Technique & Style
The work is characterized by its rich detail and color, reflecting the transitional artistic currents of its time, with multiple narrative elements woven together in a complex composition.
History & Provenance
Created during the early Baroque period, the painting is associated with the School of Ferrara, a regional artistic tradition in Italy.
Artist & collection
Artist
Sebastiano Filippi (or Bastianino; c. 1536 – 23 August 1602) was an Italian late Renaissance – Mannerist painter of the School of Ferrara.
Votive Altarpiece: the Trinity, the Virgin, St. John and Donors
Erlösungsallegorie
The Crucifixion with the Virgin, Saint John, Saint Jerome, and Saint Mary Magdalene
The Crucifixion with Donors and Saints Peter and Margaret
The Crucifixion
Crucifixion
The Crucifixion of Christ
Crucifixion
Crucifixion
Allegory of Old and New Testament (Synagogue and Christ Church)
The Crucifixion
The Crucifixion