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The Crucifixion

Friedrich Brentel

1627

gouache

vellum

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Baroque Baroque Religious

Dominant colour

The Crucifixion is a 1627 gouache by Friedrich Brentel, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.

Who painted this?: Friedrich Brentel
When & what style?: 1627 · Baroque
Where can I see it?: National Gallery of Art

About this work

This painting shows three men nailed to crosses. The center man is on a tall cross, arms spread wide. Dark clouds loom above, but light breaks through. Below, a crowd watches—some cry, others point. Notice the bright red robe of the kneeling woman. She looks up at the man on the cross. The artist used gold to make her clothes glow. Next, look up Baroque.