The artwork, titled “Crucifixion Triptych,” was created by Duccio between 1311 and 1318. It is executed in tempera on wood and belongs to the Proto Renaissance art movement. The piece measures 61 by 78.8 cm and is classified as a religious painting. Currently, it is housed in the Museum of Fine Arts (MFA) in Boston, Massachusetts, USA.
The central panel of the triptych depicts the crucifixion of Jesus Christ. Flanking Christ, who is at the center of the composition, are mourners including the Virgin Mary, who visibly expresses sorrow alongside a group of other figures. Surrounding the crucifixion scene are onlookers and soldiers clad in historical attire. The artwork’s side panels feature two saints, each richly attired in ecclesiastical garments, standing in contemplative poses. Above the central panel, there is a depiction of Christ in a blessing gesture, further accentuating the religious theme of the piece. The scene, rendered with meticulous attention to detail and vibrant uses of color, vividly portrays the solemnity and reverence of the crucifixion narrative, characteristic of the Proto Renaissance style.
