Deposition from the Cross
- Artist
- Jacopo Pontormo
- Date
- c.1526 ; Italy
- Style
- Mannerism
- Genre
- Religious painting
The Deposition from the Cross, completed in 1528 by Jacopo Pontormo, is a celebrated religious painting and considered his masterpiece. This altarpiece, located above the altar of the Capponi Chapel in Florence, was painted in oil on wood. Demonstrating the elongated figures and unusual perspectives characteristic of Mannerism (late renaissance), the composition conveys intense emotion and spiritual complexity. Pontormo’s innovative style breaks from traditional Renaissance norms, creating a compelling and expressive religious painting that continues to influence artists today.
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