Altarpiece of the Passion of Christ
1530
unspecified
From the collection of Museu Nacional d'Art de Catalunya
1530
unspecified
From the collection of Museu Nacional d'Art de Catalunya
Altarpiece of the Passion of Christ is a 1530 unspecified by Master of Astorga, held at Museu Nacional d'Art de Catalunya.
The painting is an altarpiece divided into eight sections, each depicting a scene from the Passion of Christ. The sections are arranged in two columns of four, with ornate gold frames surrounding each scene. The scenes are painted in a realistic style, with detailed figures and settings. In the bottom-left section, a group of people are gathered around a figure lying on the ground. In the bottom-right section, a man is shown being nailed to a cross. The other sections show various scenes from the Passion, including the Last Supper and the Crucifixion. The painting is a detailed and emotive depiction of the Passion of Christ. You can learn more about the artist, Master of Astorga, by looking up his works.
