Crucifixion
1675 Hermitage Museum
About this artwork
This oil painting depicts the crucifixion of Jesus Christ, flanked by the Virgin Mary and other figures, rendered in the dramatic, emotional style characteristic of Spanish Baroque art. It is held in the collection of the Hermitage Museum.
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Bartolomé Esteban Murillo was known for his ability to infuse religious themes with a tender, human quality, moving away from the harsh realism often found in Spanish art of his time. This specific work exemplifies his late-career mastery of light and shadow, which he used to create a deeply devotional and spiritual atmosphere for the viewer.
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Crucifixion
Bartolomé Esteban Murillo, 1675
