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The Crucifixion

Friedrich Brentel after Aegidius Sadeler II after Christoph Schwarz

National Gallery of Art

This is a painting depicting a crucifixion scene. The central focus is a crucifix with a figure and two other crucified figures on either side. The sky above is dark with swirling clouds and beams of light. Various figures in colorful garments are gathered below, with some appearing mournful or shocked. Animals, potentially dogs, are depicted in the foreground, while some figures gesture towards the crucified individuals. The landscape includes sparse trees and an expansive sky. The style resembles that of a Renaissance painter known for dramatic biblical scenes.

Artwork Details

Date
1627
Medium
gouache heightened with gold on vellum
Dimensions
3462 × 4686 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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