Christ Carrying the Cross

Sebastiano del Piombo

Created:
Movement:
c. 1515/1517
High Renaissance
key Notes:
Emotional intensity, Dramatic chiaroscuro
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Dimensions:
118 × 92 cm (46 7/16 × 36 1/4 in.); Framed: 143.6 × 117.5 × 8.3 cm (56 1/2 × 46 1/4 × 3 1/4 in.)
medium:
Oil on panel
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Christ Carrying the Cross by Sebastiano del Piombo

Christ Carrying the Cross, created circa 1515/1517 by Sebastiano del Piombo, is an exemplary work of the High Renaissance, executed in oil on panel. This painting is notable for its dramatic use of chiaroscuro, a technique that del Piombo mastered under the influence of his contemporary, Michelangelo. The work reflects the intense emotional expression and dynamic composition characteristic of the period, contributing to the evolving narrative style in religious art. Sebastiano del Piombo, originally from Venice, moved to Rome where he became a prominent figure, blending Venetian colorism with the monumental forms of the Roman school. His collaboration with Michelangelo significantly impacted his artistic development, allowing him to create works that were both innovative and deeply rooted in the Renaissance tradition. This painting is a testament to del Piombo's ability to convey profound spiritual themes through a powerful visual language.

Description of the work:

Christ Carrying the Cross by Sebastiano del Piombo

Created circa 1515/1517, "Christ Carrying the Cross" by Sebastiano del Piombo is an oil on panel painting that exemplifies the High Renaissance style with its dramatic use of light and shadow. The artwork, depicting Christ's suffering, is housed in the Museo del Prado in Madrid.

Artwork Photograph Source:
Art Institute of Chicago

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Christ Carrying the Cross