Who painted Crucifixion of Christ?

Crucifixion of Christ was painted by Hans Pleydenwurff in 1470.

Where can I see Crucifixion of Christ?

Crucifixion of Christ is held by Alte Pinakothek.

What movement is Crucifixion of Christ?

Crucifixion of Christ is associated with Northern Renaissance.

Can I buy a print of Crucifixion of Christ?

Museum-quality prints of Crucifixion of Christ are available made-to-order from Artifact World Gallery.

Artwork

Crucifixion of Christ

Hans Pleydenwurff , 1470

Crucifixion of Christ is an oil painting by the Northern Renaissance artist Hans Pleydenwurff. It dates from 1470 and is held in the collection of the Alte Pinakothek.

About this work

Subject & Meaning

The composition serves as a visual representation of the sacrificial death of Christ, a foundational event in Christian theology.

Hans Pleydenwurff's 1470 oil painting on panel depicts the crucifixion of Jesus Christ as its central subject. Classified as a work of religious art, the image focuses exclusively on the figure of Jesus Christ on the cross, adhering to traditional Christian iconography regarding the Passion. The composition serves as a visual representation of the sacrificial death of Christ, a foundational event in Christian theology.

By isolating this specific moment of suffering and redemption, the work functions as an object of devotion and theological reflection within the context of late 15th-century religious practice.

Technique & Style

Executed in oil on a wooden panel, the work measures 192 cm in height and 181 cm in width. The handling is consistent with Northern European panel painting of the late fifteenth century, with fine brushwork used to articulate the anatomy and drapery of the figures. The composition centers on the crucified Christ, flanked by attendant mourners, rendered with a restrained palette and careful modeling of light and shadow to convey volume and space.

The stylistic qualities reflect the International Gothic transition, featuring elongated proportions and delicate, linear detailing in the figures’ features and garments.

History & Provenance

The Crucifixion of Christ by Hans Pleydenwurff is dated to 1470 and is executed in oil on panel, measuring 192 cm in height and 181 cm in width.

The painting entered the Bavarian State Painting Collections and has been held by the Alte Pinakothek in Munich since its acquisition. The work is catalogued within the institution’s holdings as a religious painting depicting the crucifixion of Jesus.

The Crucifixion of Christ by Hans Pleydenwurff belongs to the Bavarian State Painting Collections and is held at the Alte Pinakothek in Munich. The painting, executed in oil on panel in 1470, measures 192 cm in height and 181 cm in width. No accession number or exhibition history is documented in the available sources.

Overview

Hans Pleydenwurff's Crucifixion of Christ is an oil painting created around 1470. It is a representative work of the Northern Renaissance, showcasing the artist's skill and attention to detail.

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Artist

Hans Pleydenwurff

Hans Pleydenwurff (also Pleidenwurff; c. 1420 – 9 January 1472) was a German painter. His father was probably Kunz Pleydenwurff, a well-respected painter and part-time mayor in Bamberg. Since 1457, Hans lived in…