The Crucifixion 1920 - 1925

"The Crucifixion" (1920-1925) by Luca di Tommé, an Italian painter active in the mid-14th century, is a small-scale tempera painting depicting a traditional scene of the crucifixion of Christ with the Virgin Mary and Saint John the Evangelist flanking the cross. This intimate portrayal of the biblical event is characteristic of the Sienese School of painting, known for its elegant line work and emotional intensity. While the piece is a traditional subject for the time period, di Tommé's masterful use of line and detail, along with the sorrowful expressions on the faces of the figures, make it a powerful and moving depiction of this central Christian event.