The Crucifixion
1648
From the collection of Statens Museum for Kunst
The Crucifixion is a 1648 by Unknown, held at Statens Museum for Kunst.
This photo shows a dramatic scene of a crucifixion. A man is nailed to a cross in the center, with two others on either side. Below, a crowd watches—some kneel, others stand or crouch, dressed in old-fashioned clothes. The lighting is dark, with shadows making faces and bodies stand out. The mix of light and shadow here is very strong, almost like a spotlight on the figures. The artist used this to draw attention to their expressions and movements. Look up chiaroscuro to see how this lighting trick works in other art.
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