Crucifixion (1565) by Tintoretto

Crucifixion - Tintoretto - 1565

Artwork Information

TitleCrucifixion
ArtistTintoretto
Date1565
Mediumoil,canvas
Dimensions518 x 1.22 cm
Art MovementMannerism (Late Renaissance)
Current LocationScuola Grande di San Rocco, Venice, Italy

About Crucifixion

The artwork titled “Crucifixion” was crafted by the renowned artist Tintoretto in the year 1565. This masterpiece, created using oil on canvas, is a quintessential example of the Mannerism art movement that flourished during the Late Renaissance. Spanning an impressive 518 x 1.22 cm, the painting is classified as a religious painting and is housed in the Scuola Grande di San Rocco in Venice, Italy.

In the artwork, Tintoretto presents a dramatic and intricate depiction of the Crucifixion, a pivotal event in Christian tradition. The scene is densely populated with figures engaged in various gestures and actions, contributing to the chaotic atmosphere surrounding the crucifixion of Christ, who is centrally placed on the cross, bathed in a divine light that accentuates his solemn figure. The foreground is alive with movement, depicting people in states of distress, contemplation, and action. To the right, soldiers, religious figures, and onlookers on horseback and foot populate the scene, creating a stark contrast to the solemnity of the central figure. The rich, dynamic composition and the use of light and shadow demonstrate Tintoretto’s mastery in conveying emotion and divine intervention, hallmark traits of the Mannerism style, evoking a profound visual narrative full of tension and reverence.

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