This painting depicts the Crucifixion of Christ, a central theme of European sacred art. This is an 18th-century canvas.
Subject: Christ on the cross in agony, against a dark or stormy background that emphasizes the drama of the moment. Two seated Roman soldiers stand in a corner.
Style and period: The composition, with Jesus' upright posture and arms raised to form an open "V," conforms to 17th-century Baroque models, influenced by masters such as Anthony van Dyck and Guido Reni.
Provenance: Italy, 18th century.
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SILVER Seller in Firenze, Italy
