The Crucifixion

Niederländische Grafik 1623–1701, 1627

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.
Artist
Niederländische Grafik 1623–1701
Date
1627
Type
Drawing
Medium
gouache heightened with gold on vellum
Dimensions
22 × 17 cm
Collection
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licence
Public domain, CC0

Image description

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.

Niederländische Grafik 1623–1701