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Triptych:Crucifixion of Jesus (left panel)

Unknown

1550

oil

panel

From the collection of Hermitage Museum

Early Baroque Italian Renaissance Religious Jesus Christ

Dominant colour

Triptych:Crucifixion of Jesus (left panel) is a 1550 oil by Unknown, a Early Baroque Italian work, depicting Jesus Christ, held at Hermitage Museum.

Who painted this?: Unknown
When & what style?: 1550 · Early Baroque Italian
Where can I see it?: Hermitage Museum

About this work

This painting shows a scene of Jesus Christ being crucified. In the foreground, a group of people are gathered around the cross, some of them looking up at Jesus with expressions of sadness and despair. The background of the painting is a hilly landscape with a few buildings visible in the distance. The painting is done in a style that emphasizes the use of light and shadow to create a sense of depth and emotion. The colors used are muted, with shades of brown and gray dominating the palette. The overall effect is one of somberness and reverence. If you're interested in learning more about the artist who created this painting, you might want to look up Lucas Cranach the Elder.