Artwork
Crucifixion
Crucifixion is a tempera painting by the Byzantine icon painting artist Unknown. It dates from 1350 and is held in the collection of the National Museum in Kraków.
About this work
Overview
A wooden panel painting depicts the Crucifixion of Jesus Christ, set against a gold background.
Subject & Meaning
The scene centers on Jesus on the cross, surrounded by figures in medieval attire, conveying a somber and reverent atmosphere. The characters' varied clothing and actions, including a figure holding a spear and another a cloth, add to the narrative.
Technique & Style
The artist's use of gold and vibrant colors creates a sense of opulence, drawing attention to the central figure. The color palette and composition emphasize the significance of the event.
Artist & collection
Domestic Scene
Giacomo and Cardinal Marco, investing Andrea, Abbot of San Zeno, with his Benefice
The Nymph of Fontainebleau
Portrait of a Woman
Madonna and Child with Saints in the Enclosed Garden
Venus and Minerva
Family Group of Four on Sofa
Wall painting from Room H of the Villa of P. Fannius Synistor at Boscoreale
