Crucifixion
- Artist
- Andrea del Castagno
- Date
- c.1450 ; Italy
- Style
- Early renaissance
- Genre
- Religious painting
- Location
- National Gallery
Andrea del Castagno’s Crucifixion is a powerful religious painting from the Early renaissance period, showcasing his mastery of panel painting techniques. Renowned for his influence from Masaccio and Giotto di Bondone, Castagno's work combines dramatic realism with expressive intensity. The somber scene captures Christ on the cross, emphasizing emotional depth through bold composition and vivid color. Typically created with oil-based paints, this painting demonstrates the innovative spirit of early Renaissance art, blending religious significance with a heightened sense of human emotion and naturalism.
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