Crucifixion (Vouet)
| Crucifixion | |
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| Artist | Simon Vouet |
| Year | 1636-1637 |
| Medium | Oil on canvas |
| Dimensions | 216 cm × 146 cm (85 in × 57 in) |
| Location | Museum of Fine Arts of Lyon, Lyon |
Crucifixion is an oil on canvas painting by Simon Vouet, executed in 1636-1627. This painting is part of a set of three works, together with the paintings representing the Last Supper and the incredulity of St. Thomas. It is now in the Museum of Fine Arts of Lyon.[1]
History
During the realization of this work, Vouet was the painter of
Description
This canvas is a representation of the death of
Jesus is highlighted by the white light projected on him, which makes him the central character of the work. In addition, we can distinguish, by their amplitudes and the impression of movement, a drape. The work is particular by the impressive drape of the virgin in the foreground as if to show the magnificence of the character. Vouet also made engravings of this drape, this shows all the work done by the painter for this precise detail.
The faces as well as the light, which recall the painter's Italian training, reinforce all the theatricality and solemnity of the scene.[2]