Crucifixion with Saint Jerome, the Virgin, Mary Magdalene, and Two Unidentified Saints

Antonio Pollaiuolo

Created:
Movement:
unknown
Renaissance
key Notes:
Dramatic Composition, Emotional Intensity
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Dimensions:
medium:
Oil on panel
Difficulty:
Master
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story of the work:

"Crucifixion with Saint Jerome, the Virgin, Mary Magdalene, and Two Unidentified Saints" is a work by Antonio Pollaiuolo, created in the late 15th century, which exemplifies the artist's mastery of anatomical precision and dynamic composition. The painting reflects the Renaissance emphasis on human emotion and the dramatic portrayal of religious themes, contributing to the period's exploration of spirituality and the human condition.

Description of the work:

"Crucifixion with Saint Jerome, the Virgin, Mary Magdalene, and Two Unidentified Saints" by Antonio Pollaiuolo features a dynamic composition centered around the crucified Christ, whose elongated form is rendered with anatomical precision. The figures surrounding the cross, including Saint Jerome and the Virgin Mary, exhibit a strong sense of movement and emotional intensity, characterized by Pollaiuolo's distinctive use of chiaroscuro and vibrant color palette, which enhances the dramatic impact of the scene.

Artwork Photograph Source:
Harvard Art Museum

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Crucifixion with Saint Jerome, the Virgin, Mary Magdalene, and Two Unidentified Saints