The Crucifixion
1845
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1845
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
This painting shows a crucifixion scene in a triptych format. It's made of carved ivory and has shields of arms on the sides. The shields have initials and heraldic symbols, which is an interesting detail that suggests the artist was influenced by older styles. The use of ivory and the specific symbols on the shields are notable. The style is similar to German woodcuts, which is a unique aspect of this work. You can learn more about this style by looking into the technique of chiaroscuro.
