On-line gallery
- Reference number
- P00823
- Author
- El Greco (Spanish)
- Title
- The Crucifixion
- Chronology
- 1596-1600
- Technique
- Support
- Measures
- 312 cm x 169 cm
- School
- Theme
- Shown
- Yes
- Entrance
- MUSEO DE LA TRINIDAD
- Procedence
- Trinity Museum
A night view of Calvary with a
markedly Eucharistic character.
Mary Magdalene, at Christ's feet,
and three angels collecting the
blood of the slain Savior, appear
framed by the figures of the Virgin
and Saint John the
Evangelist.
Light and color are used to bring
dramatic intensity to the chosen
subject, generating a night scene
with highly contrasted colors. Some
figures, such as that of Mary
Magdalene, follow Italian models,
recalling the artist's
training.
Along with other paintings in the
Prado Museum, this was probably
painted for the attic of the
altarpiece in the church of the
Augustine College of María de
Aragón in Madrid.
Location on the map
