Giotto di Bondone
240.00x130.00 cm
Crucifix
Artist
Giotto di BondoneDescription
The Crucifix by Giotto di Bondone is a representative artwork of the late medieval period that showcases Giotto’s early departure from the flatness of Byzantine art towards a more naturalistic approach. The figure of Christ is depicted with a profound sense of humanity and emotional depth.
Historical Context
Created during the height of the transition from the medieval to the renaissance period, this artwork reflects the changing attitudes towards spirituality and representation within art. Giotto's innovations laid the groundwork for the development of Italian Renaissance art.
Artistic Movement
Proto-Renaissance
Year
1305
Dimensions
330.00 × 185.00 cm
Materials
Tempera and gold on wood
Technique
Tempera painting
Conservation Status
good
Location
Uffizi Gallery
Provenance
Originally commissioned for the church of Santa Maria Novella in Florence, now part of the collection in the museum of the same name.
Exhibition History
Displayed in Santa Maria Novella and various exhibitions focusing on the works of Giotto and Proto-Renaissance art.
Inscriptions & Signatures
Signed with a faint inscription at the base of the cross.
Frame Information
The artwork is housed in a custom designed, museum-quality frame that complements its historical significance.
Condition Reports
Regular conservation work undertaken to maintain its colors and structure due to the fragile nature of the media used.
References & Bibliography
Discussed extensively in art historical texts such as 'Giotto and his Works in Padua' by John Ruskin.