Calvary, central predella panel from the St. Zeno of Verona altarpiece
- Artist
- Andrea Mantegna
- Date
- 1459
- Style
- Early renaissance
- Genre
- Religious painting
- Location
- Louvre
The "Calvary," a central predella panel from the St. Zeno of Verona altarpiece, exemplifies religious painting during the Early renaissance. Crafted on a canvas using oil paints, this artwork vividly depicts the crucifixion scene, emphasizing emotional expression and spatial depth characteristic of the period. Located in the prominent basilica of Santa Anastasia, in Verona's historic center, the painting echoes the city's prosperous era when civic, religious, and political powers invested heavily in grand ecclesiastical commissions. The piece serves both as a devotion aid and a testament to the artistic revival of the time.
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