1450
tempera
panel
From the collection of Accademia Carrara
Crucifixion is a 1450 tempera by Vincenzo Foppa, a Early Renaissance work, depicting Crucifixion of Jesus, held at Accademia Carrara.
This painting depicts a crucifixion scene with Jesus Christ at its center. He is flanked by two thieves, one on each side, all three figures suspended from crosses. The background features a landscape with rolling hills and a cityscape in the distance. A notable detail is the contrast between the expressions of the two thieves. One appears to be in anguish, while the other seems more serene. To learn more about the artist behind this work, look up Vincenzo Foppa.
Vincenzo Foppa (Brescia, c. 1427–1430 – Brescia, c. 1515–1516) was an Italian painter from the Renaissance period. While few of his works survive, he was an esteemed and influential painter during his time and is…
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