The Crucifixion 1475

Gerard David's "The Crucifixion" (1475) is a poignant depiction of Christ's final moments. The central figure of Christ on the cross dominates the composition, while a group of grieving women stand below, symbolizing the sorrow of the event. The artist's meticulous detail is evident in the depiction of the landscape, the city in the distance, and the individual figures, including the soldiers at the foot of the cross. This Northern Renaissance painting, currently housed in the Thyssen-Bornemisza Museum in Madrid, captures the emotional impact of the crucifixion with profound realism.