Naples Artist, Depicting the Crucifixion of Christ with the Virgin Mary and Saint Joseph, 1800s, Oil on Canvas

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Antique oil painting on canvas depicting the Crucifixion of Christ with the Virgin Mary and Saint Joseph, dating back to … Read more Antique oil painting on canvas depicting the Crucifixion of Christ with the Virgin Mary and Saint Joseph, dating back to the early 18th century. This exquisitely crafted painting can be ascribed to the sacred production of the late 17th and early 18th centuries and depicts the dramatic scene of the Crucifixion on Calvary. The composition is structured according to a rigorous pyramidal scheme, strongly influenced by the classicist tradition. At the center stands the monumental figure of Jesus Christ on the cross, characterized by an accurate anatomical rendering and a sinuous and dynamic white drapery (loincloth). On either side of the cross, the Virgin Mary, wrapped in a deep blue cloak that opens over an antique pink dress, shares in the pain, her face turned upward in a sorrowful expression. On the right, the figure of Saint Joseph is depicted as a mature man as described in the Gospels, emphasizing his wisdom. The background is dominated by a leaden, stormy sky pierced by a glimmer of moonlight that heightens the pathos of the scene. In the lower background, the blurred profiles of the classical architecture of the city of Jerusalem with its temple can be seen. Condition: Excellent. Origin: Naples. External dimensions: 113x85cm. Internal dimensions: 77x105cm. Period: 18th century. Document: Certificate of Authenticity. See less