Friedrich Brentel

German, 1580 - 1651

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This is a painting depicting a crucifixion scene. The central focus is a crucifix with a figure and two other crucified figures on either side. The sky above is dark with swirling clouds and beams of light. Various figures in colorful garments are gathered below, with some appearing mournful or shocked. Animals, potentially dogs, are depicted in the foreground, while some figures gesture towards the crucified individuals. The landscape includes sparse trees and an expansive sky. The style resembles that of a Renaissance painter known for dramatic biblical scenes.
Friedrich Brentel, The Crucifixion, 1627, gouache heightened with gold on vellum, New Century Fund, 2004.112.1

The Crucifixion

Friedrich Brentel · 1627 · gouache heightened with gold on vellum ·  Accession ID  2004.112.1