The artwork, titled “Crucifixion,” was created by Paolo Veronese between the years 1580 and 1582. It is an oil painting on canvas, executed in the style of Mannerism (Late Renaissance). The dimensions of the artwork are 287 x 447 cm, and it belongs to the genre of religious painting.
The artwork depicts the dramatic and somber scene of the crucifixion of Jesus Christ. In the upper left, Christ is shown nailed to the cross, surrounded by individuals who are either preparing for or observing the event with a mix of sorrow, reverence, and indifference. Veronese uses a dark, turbulent sky to heighten the atmosphere of the piece, contrasting with the warm, rich tones of the figures’ clothing. The composition is complex and crowded, with a multitude of characters, including soldiers, townspeople, and followers of Christ, each participating in the drama in various ways. The background includes a cityscape bathed in the light of either dawn or dusk, further enhancing the painting’s emotional depth and reflective of the Mannerist approach to vivid detail and movement.
