Artwork
Christ crucified
Christ crucified is an oil painting by the Early Baroque Italian artist Unknown. It dates from 1601 and is held in the collection of the Museo del Prado. The work depicts a crucified figure, his arms outstretched on a cross, draped only in a red cloth at the waist.
About this work
Subject & Meaning
The composition adheres to traditional iconography by isolating the scene to emphasize the spiritual weight of the event without narrative distraction.
The work depicts the crucifixion of Jesus Christ, serving as a central image of religious art. Executed in oil on canvas, the painting focuses entirely on the main subject of the crucified figure. As a devotional piece housed in the Museo del Prado, the imagery represents the theological significance of Christ's sacrifice.
The composition adheres to traditional iconography by isolating the scene to emphasize the spiritual weight of the event without narrative distraction.
Technique & Style
The work is executed in oil paint on a canvas support. Dating from 1601, the painting measures 230 cm in height and 168 cm in width. It belongs to the religious art genre and depicts the crucifixion of Jesus Christ. The piece is currently held in the collection of the Museo del Prado.
History & Provenance
Created in 1601, this oil painting on canvas depicts the crucifixion of Jesus Christ. The work measures 230 cm in height and 168 cm in width. While the specific circumstances of its commission and early ownership history remain undocumented in the available records, the piece is attributed to an anonymous painter.
It currently resides in the collection of the Museo del Prado, where it is classified as a work of religious art.
The painting Christ Crucified is held in the collection of the Museo del Prado, where it is also located. The work, executed in oil on canvas, depicts the crucifixion of Jesus Christ. While one internal record attributes the work to an anonymous painter with a creation date of 1601, Wikidata provides a broader inception range starting from 1601 to 1650.
The canvas measures 230 cm in height and 168 cm in width. No specific inventory number or exhibition history for this work is provided in the available sources.
Overview
The work depicts a crucified figure, his arms outstretched on a cross, draped only in a red cloth at the waist. His face is uplifted, eyes shut, rendered in warm brown tones that contrast with a dark, cloud‑filled sky. A small group of onlookers gathers below, some kneeling, others gesturing in shock.
Context
Set against a dark, stormy sky, the composition aligns with traditional religious imagery that uses dramatic lighting to convey spiritual significance. The red cloth serves as a symbolic element, often associated with martyrdom and sacrifice in Christian art.
Artist & collection
