The Crucifixion
The Met
Artist: Pedro Orrente(Spanish, Murcia 1580–1645 Valencia)
Date: ca. 1625–30
Department: European Paintings
Classification: Paintings
Medium: Oil on canvas
Dimensions: 48 3/4 × 40 1/2 in. (123.8 × 102.9 cm)
Credit Line: Purchase, Charles and Jessie Price and Fern and George Wachter Gifts, 2014
Visual Descriptions
AI GeneratedVisual Summary
Brief Description
Three figures on crosses, with people on ladders and ground, under a dark sky
Detailed Description
The image depicts three figures on crosses under a dark, cloudy sky. In the center, a figure with a loincloth is affixed to a tall wooden cross, with their head tilted upwards. A figure in a red tunic and white shirt stands on a wooden ladder leaning against the central cross, holding a long pole. To the left, another figure with a loincloth is tied to a shorter cross, their body twisted. Below this cross, a figure in a dark tunic is visible, possibly working on the cross. To the right, a third figure with a loincloth is tied to a cross, their body leaning forward. On the ground in the lower left, several figures are gathered. One figure in a red cap and dark armor kneels, looking down. Another figure in a helmet and purple tunic also kneels, their head bowed. Weapons and tools are scattered on the ground near them. In the lower right, a brown and white dog lies on the ground, looking towards the right. Behind the dog, a figure in a red robe stands, looking up at the central cross, with a hand on their chest. To their right, a group of three figures are gathered, with clasped hands and downturned gazes. One figure wears a white veil and red dress, while another wears a blue garment. In the distant background, faint white buildings with domes are visible under the dark sky. The overall color palette is dark, dominated by deep greens, browns, and reds, with lighter skin tones and white loincloths providing contrast.
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