Artwork
Crucifixion
Crucifixion is a tempera painting by the Early Renaissance artist Vincenzo Foppa. It dates from 1450 and is held in the collection of the Accademia Carrara.
About this work
Overview
This tempera painting, titled Crucifixion, was created by Vincenzo Foppa around 1450. It is a representative work of the Early Lombard School during the Early Renaissance.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts the crucifixion of Jesus Christ, flanked by two thieves on either side. The contrasting expressions of the thieves, one anguished and the other serene, highlight their differing states of mind.
Technique & Style
Foppa's use of tempera showcases his skill in this medium. The work is characterized by a detailed landscape background featuring rolling hills and a distant cityscape.
History & Provenance
The painting is now held in the Accademia Carrara collection. Foppa, who worked for the Sforza family in Pavia and later in Brescia, was an influential figure in Lombard art.
Artist & collection
Artist
Vincenzo Foppa (Brescia, c. 1427–1430 – Brescia, c. 1515–1516) was an Italian painter from the Renaissance period. While few of his works survive, he was an esteemed and influential painter during his time and is…
