The Crucifixion
1598
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1598
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
The Crucifixion is a 1598 ink by Hendrik Goltzius, a Renaissance work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This painting shows the crucifixion of Jesus, with him on a cross in the center. Two other men are being crucified on either side of him. People are gathered around, some looking up at Jesus. The sky is dark, with the sun shining through the clouds. In the foreground, a group of people are kneeling and looking up at Jesus. Some are holding their hands up in prayer. The people are dressed in robes and hats, and some have flags or banners. This painting is an example of Renaissance art, which often depicted religious scenes. To learn more about this style, look up the Renaissance movement.
