Crucifixion (Bellini)

Crucifixion is a painting by the Italian Renaissance painter Giovanni Bellini, created around 1455–1460.

The work was originally in the church of San Salvador of Venice, and is part of the Mantegna-influenced phase of Bellini's early career.

The painting shows the crucified Jesus, portrayed with a very pale skin, on a broad landscape background.

The deep blue sky is populated by cherubim who are weeping at his death.

Other elements typical of his early works are the rather crude painting strokes, the thin figures and the sharp lines.