1617
oil
canvas
From the collection of National Galleries Scotland
Dominant colour
The Raising of the Cross is a 1617 oil by Giulio Cesare Procaccini, a Early Baroque Italian work, depicting Lamentation of Christ, held at National Galleries Scotland.
This painting depicts a dramatic scene of the Raising of the Cross, with multiple figures gathered around the central figure of Christ. The figures are shown in various poses, some looking up at Christ, while others are shown in a state of lamentation. The colors used are muted, with shades of brown and gray dominating the palette. In the foreground, a figure is shown kneeling, with their arms outstretched in a gesture of devotion. The background is dark, with the cross looming large in the center of the composition. The use of chiaroscuro creates a sense of depth and drama in the painting, drawing the viewer's eye to the central figure of Christ. To learn more about this technique, look up chiaroscuro.
Giulio Cesare Procaccini (30 May 1574 – 14 November 1625) was an Italian painter and sculptor of the early Baroque era in Milan.
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