Crucifixion with Mary and St John the Evangelist
1450
tempera
From the collection of Hermitage Museum
1450
tempera
From the collection of Hermitage Museum
This painting depicts a crucifixion scene, with Jesus on the cross at its center. He is shown wearing a white cloth wrapped around his waist and has blood dripping from his hands and feet. Mary and St John the Evangelist are kneeling on either side of the cross, with their hands raised in prayer. Above the cross, a small scene shows two figures, possibly angels, in a triangular space. The background of the painting is a muted color, which helps to focus attention on the central figures. The use of tempera in this painting adds a sense of depth and texture to the scene. To learn more about the technique used in this painting, look up the artist Antonio da Firenze.
