The Story
Christ on the Cross by Cecco del Caravaggio (Francesco Buoneri).
Purchase, Charles and Jessie Price Gift, 2024.
“A silence so complete it becomes its own witness.”
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Christ on the Cross
Cecco del Caravaggio (Francesco Buoneri)
Period
Baroque
Theme
Religion & Mythology
Medium
Oil on wood
Current Location
The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York
The Story
Christ on the Cross by Cecco del Caravaggio (Francesco Buoneri).
Purchase, Charles and Jessie Price Gift, 2024.
“A silence so complete it becomes its own witness.”
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A restrained palette and sculptural lighting create a solemn geometry. The wooden crate and letter anchor the narrative with journalistic precision.