The artwork, titled “Crucifixion,” was created by the artist Fra Angelico around c.1420. This Early Renaissance piece was rendered using tempera on a panel and measures 64 x 49 cm. It belongs to the genre of religious painting.
The artwork depicts the crucifixion of Jesus Christ, a central narrative in Christian art. Dominating the composition is Christ on the cross, surrounded by figures of varying expressions, likely representing Mary, the mother of Jesus, along with other mourners and possibly saints or apostles. The background is adorned with a gold leaf, enhancing the ethereal and divine atmosphere typical of Fra Angelico’s work. Richly dressed figures, some mounted on horses, intensify the dramatic and reverent mood of the scene. The angels fluttering above the crucifixion add a celestial dimension, further emphasizing the painting’s religious significance.
