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Crucifixion (Wing of a Triptych)

Unknown

1360

tempera

panel

From the collection of National Museum in Kraków

Medieval Religious

Dominant colour

Crucifixion (Wing of a Triptych) is a 1360 tempera by Unknown, held at National Museum in Kraków.

Who painted this?: Unknown
When & what style?: 1360
Where can I see it?: National Museum in Kraków

About this work

The painting depicts a scene of a man on a cross, with two figures standing below him. The man on the cross has his arms outstretched and his head tilted to the side, while the two figures below him appear to be mourning. The background of the painting is a warm, golden color, which adds to the sense of solemnity and reverence. One interesting detail in the painting is the use of light and shadow to create a sense of depth and dimensionality. The artist has used chiaroscuro to highlight the figures and create a sense of contrast between light and dark. This painting is held at the National Museum in Kraków.