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The Crucifixion: Small Plate
The Crucifixion: Small Plate is an ink print by the Baroque artist Rembrandt van Rijn. It dates from 1635 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
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Overview
The Crucifixion: Small Plate is an etching by Rembrandt van Rijn, created around 1635. It is a print that depicts a scene from Christian iconography.
Subject & Meaning
The etching shows the crucifixion of a central figure, surrounded by mourners and onlookers in robes. The somber scene is set against a backdrop of trees and buildings, which are secondary to the emotional intensity of the moment.
Technique & Style
Rembrandt's use of bold lines and shading creates a sense of depth and texture, emphasizing the contrast between light and dark. This style contributes to the overall mood of solemnity and reverence.
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Artist
Rembrandt Harmenszoon van Rijn, known mononymously as Rembrandt, was a Dutch Golden Age painter, printmaker, and draughtsman.
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