1333
unspecified
From the collection of National Museum in Kraków
Dominant colour
Crucifixion – Fragment of a Croce Dipinta is a 1333 unspecified by Paolo Veneziano, held at National Museum in Kraków.
This painting depicts a crucified figure, likely Jesus Christ, with a serene expression. The subject's long, wavy hair frames their face, and their eyes are closed. A halo surrounds their head, and a red slash on their side suggests a wound. The background is dark, with hints of red and gold. The artist's use of color and composition creates a sense of depth and emotion, drawing the viewer's attention to the subject's face and wounds. To learn more about the artist's technique, explore the use of chiaroscuro in his works.
Paolo Veneziano, also Veneziano Paolo or Paolo da Venezia was a 14th-century painter from Venice, the "founder of the Venetian School" of painting, probably active between about 1321 and 1362.
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