Sujet
Preparation for the Crucifixion, early 1600s. Creator: Unknown.
Légende
Preparation for the Crucifixion, early 1600s. Despite the religious subject, the scale and intricate detail indicate that this painting was not for a church setting. Instead, as an independent work of art, a collector would have admired its artistry and unusual combination of Italian and northern European traditions. Likewise, the subject?s novelty would have intrigued a sophisticated patron. Neither Christ?s disrobing before the Crucifixion nor the debate over the plaque identifying him as Jesus of Nazareth, King of the Jews, are common subjects in the Renaissance. Who made this work remains a mystery. The copper surface, complex composition, and atmospheric landscape imply a painter from north of the Alps, as does Christ?s sinuous body. However, the drapery, rich colours, and figures at lower right stem from Venetian Renaissance art.
Crédit
Photo12/Heritage Images/Heritage Art
Notre référence
HRM19G00_488
Model release
NA
Property release
NA
Licence
Droits gérés
Format disponible
72,0Mo (8,2Mo) / 38,8cm x 46,5cm / 4581 x 5491 (300dpi)