Crucifixion of Christ - Piero di Cosimo
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Description
Piero di Cosimo's "Crucifixion of Christ" offers a distinctive take on the crucifixion, portraying Christ standing on an ornate cross, set against a tranquil landscape. This Early Renaissance painting blends religious symbolism with earthly beauty.
Piero di Cosimo's "Crucifixion of Christ" presents a unique interpretation of a traditional Christian subject. The painting departs from typical depictions of the crucifixion, showing Christ standing, rather than hanging, on the cross. He is robed in dark, elaborate garments, adorned with gold trim, and wears a crown. This regal attire contrasts sharply with the common portrayal of Christ in simple, suffering attire. The cross itself is an ornate, almost decorative, structure. The background features a detailed, softly rendered landscape, complete with rolling hills, buildings, and a winding path. This setting provides a serene backdrop to the central figure. At the base of the cross, a chalice sits, adding another layer of symbolism to the scene. The overall composition blends elements of the sacred with a sense of earthly beauty, characteristic of the Early Renaissance. The artist's attention to detail, particularly in the rendering of fabrics and the landscape, demonstrates his skill and the artistic conventions of the period.
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Each print is produced to order using 12-colour giclée printing on FSC-certified archival paper. Designed in Britain and printed at your nearest production hub to reduce waste and speed up delivery.
Crucifixion of Christ - Piero di Cosimo
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Specific Features
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- Archival matte fine-art paper, FSC-certified
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- Frames in black, natural wood, dark wood or white
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- Dust gently with a soft, dry cloth
- Avoid prolonged direct sunlight
- Never use liquid cleaners on the print or canvas surface
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Materials & Sizing
Museum-grade giclée on FSC-certified archival matte paper, with framed and canvas options.
- Paper sizes: A4, A3, A2, A1, A0 and B2 (50×70 cm)
- Canvas: XS (20×30 cm) to Large (60×90 cm)
- Frames: black, natural wood, dark wood or white
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Artist Biography
Piero di Cosimo
He was born in Florence around 1462, took the name di Cosimo from his master Cosimo Rosselli, and by 1480 was working as an unpaid apprentice in Rosselli's workshop. He operated outside the official artistic circles of Florentine Renaissance painting, borrowing freely from Leonardo, Signorelli and Netherlandish artists without belonging to any school.
His mythological paintings, many based on Vitruvius's account of human evolution, are filled with hybrid creatures, fantastic landscapes and strange revels. He also painted portraits, including the posthumous bust of Simonetta Vespucci (c. 1480), and excelled at designing pageants and triumphal processions for Florentine festivals. He could discern equestrian battles and urban scenes in the stains on a wall, a habit Leonardo also described. He died in Florence in 1521.
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