Crucifixion
17th century
Alonso Cano brings intense drama to this 17th-century scene by stripping away all background distractions, leaving only the illuminated figure of Christ against a pitch-black void. This masterful use of shadow, known as tenebrism, was a hallmark of the Spanish Baroque movement and makes the pale skin and white loincloth practically glow. Interestingly, Cano was a true multidisciplinary talent of his era—working as a painter, sculptor, and architect—and his painted figures often have the solid, three-dimensional weight of carved wood, reflecting his diverse artistic skills.
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