Artwork
Crucifixion
Crucifixion is an unspecified painting by the French Classical Baroque artist Simon Vouet. It dates from 1636 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Fine Arts of Lyon.
About this work
Overview
Simon Vouet's Crucifixion is an oil on canvas painting created between 1627 and 1636.
History & Provenance
The painting is one of three works, accompanied by depictions of the Last Supper and the Incredulity of St. Thomas. It is housed in the Museum of Fine Arts of Lyon.
Artist & collection
Artist
Simon Vouet (French pronunciation: ; 9 January 1590 – 30 June 1649) was a French painter who studied and rose to prominence in Italy before being summoned by Louis XIII to serve as Premier peintre du Roi in France.
