Crucifixion

Crucifixion by Lorenzo Lotto
Artist
Lorenzo Lotto
Date
1531 ; Italy
Style
High renaissance
Genre
Religious painting
Lorenzo Lotto's Crucifixion with Pietà (1529–1534) is a captivating religious painting created during the High renaissance period. Executed on wood, it vividly depicts the crucifixion of Christ, featuring intense emotion and detailed figures. The composition emphasizes spiritual themes central to Christian doctrine and reflects Lotto's mastery of oil paint techniques. Housed in the church of Santa Maria della Pietà in Monte San Giusto, Italy, this artwork exemplifies the innovative approaches of Renaissance artistry while serving as a profound act of religious devotion.

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