Crucifixion 1315

Giotto's "Crucifixion" (1315) is a masterpiece of early Renaissance art. The work, now in the Louvre, Paris, depicts Christ on the cross with the Virgin Mary and St. John the Evangelist flanking him. Giotto's naturalistic style, with its emphasis on volume and space, is evident in the figure of Christ, whose body is contorted by the weight of the cross. The work's intricate detailing and gold leaf background create a sense of grandeur and reverence, embodying the early Renaissance's shift towards realism in religious art.