Crucifixion 1491

Hans Memling's "Crucifixion," painted in 1491, depicts the central event of Christian faith. This oil painting shows Christ crucified between two thieves. The scene unfolds in a landscape setting with a walled city in the distance, and a gathering of mourners and onlookers surrounding the central figures. Memling, a master of Northern Renaissance art, portrays the event with meticulous detail, using vibrant colors and expressive figures to convey both the solemnity and the emotional intensity of the scene. The composition and style of the work are characteristic of early Netherlandish art.