Anonymous painter from Forlì (End of 16th Century) - Oil on canvas; cm 125 x 75
The work firstly attributed to Veronese, secondly to Daniele da Volterra, it was finally attributed to an artist from Forlì.
The scenographic composition of the painting can be subdivided into two parts: the first one symmetric and the second one very crowded; in the upper part we can see Christ crucified who has a crown of thorns on his head between the two thieves, this constituting the symmetric axis.
His gaze is turned, up towards God and therefore he assumes a merciful attitude. The scene is set in a natural open space and the use of the perspective confers a point of order in the painting. The lower part of the painting depicts various muscular figures, with well-defined bodies.
The painting, dated at the end of the 16th century is a remaking of the mannered style: it is important to notice the contrast between hot and cold colours, shadows and lights that transmits a sense of dramaturgy and confusion that are typical elements of the style.