Panel with The Crucifixion from Retable

Domingo Ram

Created:
Movement:
1499
Renaissance
key Notes:
Gothic religious iconography, Detailed narrative composition
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Dimensions:
H. 27-3/4; L. 40-1/2 in.
medium:
Tempera on wood, gold ground
Difficulty:
Expert
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Panel with The Crucifixion from Retable by Domingo Ram

The painting "Panel with The Crucifixion from Retable," created by Domingo Ram in 1499, is a significant example of late 15th-century Spanish religious art. Executed in tempera on wood with a gold ground, the work exemplifies the intricate detail and rich symbolism characteristic of the period. The use of gold ground highlights the divine nature of the scene, a common practice in religious artworks of the time. Domingo Ram, an artist active during the late Gothic period in Spain, contributed to the transition towards the Renaissance style with his detailed and expressive compositions. This particular panel would have originally been part of a larger altarpiece, serving both a devotional and didactic purpose within a church setting. Ram's work is noted for its emotional intensity and meticulous attention to detail, reflecting the spiritual fervor of the era.

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Panel with The Crucifixion from Retable by Domingo Ram

Created in 1499, this artwork by Domingo Ram is a tempera on wood painting with a gold ground, depicting the Crucifixion in a style characteristic of late Gothic religious art. The use of gold leaf enhances the divine and sacred nature of the scene, typical of retable panels from this period.

Artwork Photograph Source:
Metropolitan Museum of Art

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Panel with The Crucifixion from Retable