Crucifixion
- Artist
- Albrecht Durer
- Date
- 1495 - 1498
- Style
- Northern renaissance
- Genre
- Religious painting
- Location
- British Museum
The Religious painting titled "Crucifixion" vividly depicts the pivotal moment of Christ’s sacrifice on the cross. Created during the Northern renaissance, the artwork showcases meticulous attention to detail and symbolic depth characteristic of that period. The composition may draw inspiration from the stark, bold lines of a woodcut, emphasizing dramatic contrasts and emotional intensity. Such paintings not only serve as devotional images but also reflect the artistic innovations of their time, blending spiritual themes with precision and realism typical of the Northern renaissance tradition.
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