Crucifixion
1804
unspecified
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
1804
unspecified
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
Crucifixion is a 1804 unspecified by Unknown, a Romanticism work, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.
This painting shows a man nailed to a cross, his body twisted in pain. His skin looks pale and tired, with dark shadows around his ribs and shoulders. A few small figures—some kneeling, one holding a spear—stand below, while clouds and faint light come from above. The dark background makes the man’s skin glow slightly, pulling your eyes to his face. The brushstrokes are thick in spots, giving his skin a rough, textured look. This style is called chiaroscuro.
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