The Small Crucifixion
1502 National Gallery of Art, Washington D.C.
About this artwork
This is a fragment or detail from Matthias Grünewald's 'The Small Crucifixion,' likely depicting a mourning figure.
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Matthias Grünewald is celebrated for his intense, emotive, and often harrowing depictions of religious subjects, far removed from the idealized beauty of the Italian Renaissance. The Small Crucifixion is one of his rare works that has survived outside of the massive Isenheim Altarpiece, demonstrating his mastery of color and psychological depth.
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The Small Crucifixion
Matthias Grünewald, 1502
