Who painted The Crucifixion?

The Crucifixion was painted by Workshop of Embriachi in 1412.

Where can I see The Crucifixion?

The Crucifixion is held by Victoria and Albert Museum.

What movement is The Crucifixion?

The Crucifixion is associated with Renaissance.

Artwork

The Crucifixion

Workshop of Embriachi , 1412

The Crucifixion is a work on paper by the Renaissance artist Workshop of Embriachi. It dates from 1412 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.

About this work

The workshop was run by a Florentine family that also traded goods and handled diplomacy.

This is a small ivory-and-bone triptych from around 1400–1425. It shows Jesus on the cross in the center, carved from bone and horn. The side panels are plain, keeping the focus on the scene.

It’s one of several triptychs the Embriachi workshop made to sell in Venice. The workshop was run by a Florentine family that also traded goods and handled diplomacy.

Look up the Victoria and Albert Museum to see more of their work.

Overview

This small triptych, crafted from bone, horn, and intarsia around 1400-1425, is a product of the Embriachi workshop, originally from Florence but active in Venice during this period.

Subject & Meaning

The central panel focuses on the Crucifixion of Jesus, carved in bone and horn, with plain side panels directing attention to this pivotal religious scene.

Technique & Style

Utilizing 'certosina' inlay techniques, the workshop combined bone (likely from horse or ox) with wood and bone marquetry, characteristic of their output in altarpieces and decorative items.

History & Provenance

Attributed to the Embriachi workshop, led financially by Baldassare Ubriachi, a Florentine nobleman-turned-merchant, who relocated to Venice by 1395 due to political and financial pressures.

Context

Part of a broader production line, this triptych was among those designed for sale in Venice, contrasting with the workshop's other theme of depicting the Virgin and Child.

Legacy

The Embriachi workshop's contributions can be further explored through collections like the Victoria and Albert Museum, showcasing their diverse output in bone-carved religious and secular items.