Christ on the Cross - Giovanni Benedetto Castiglione
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Description
A dramatic depiction of Christ's crucifixion by Giovanni Benedetto Castiglione, a Baroque-era Italian artist known for his innovative printmaking and painterly style. The artwork features Christ on the cross, rendered with a focus on anatomical detail and emotional expression.
This oil on paper work by Giovanni Benedetto Castiglione presents a dramatic depiction of Christ's crucifixion. Castiglione, an Italian artist of the Baroque period, was known for his innovative printmaking and painterly style. His artistic output spanned a range of subjects, including mythological scenes, portraits, and religious narratives. He often combined different techniques and media in his work. The artwork features Christ on the cross, rendered with a focus on anatomical detail and emotional expression. At the foot of the cross, a figure mourns, while a group of angels and a divine figure appear in the sky above. The use of light and shadow enhances the scene's dramatic intensity, a characteristic of Baroque art. The composition, with its dynamic arrangement of figures and swirling clouds, contributes to the overall sense of movement and emotion.
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Manufacturing
Each print is produced to order using 12-colour giclée printing on FSC-certified archival paper. Designed in Britain and printed at your nearest production hub to reduce waste and speed up delivery.
Christ on the Cross - Giovanni Benedetto Castiglione
Our Features
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Specific Features
Every Solis piece is made to order with archival, gallery-quality materials built to last.
- Museum-grade giclée printing for rich, fade-resistant colour
- Archival matte fine-art paper, FSC-certified
- Choose poster, framed print, canvas or framed canvas
- Frames in black, natural wood, dark wood or white
- Framed prints arrive ready to hang
Care & Cleaning
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- Dust gently with a soft, dry cloth
- Avoid prolonged direct sunlight
- Never use liquid cleaners on the print or canvas surface
- Keep in a dry, room-temperature space
- Handle prints with clean, dry hands
Materials & Sizing
Museum-grade giclée on FSC-certified archival matte paper, with framed and canvas options.
- Paper sizes: A4, A3, A2, A1, A0 and B2 (50×70 cm)
- Canvas: XS (20×30 cm) to Large (60×90 cm)
- Frames: black, natural wood, dark wood or white
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Artist Biography
Giovanni Benedetto Castiglione
Castiglione's artistic style combined influences from various sources. He was inspired by the Genoese Baroque tradition, as well as artists like Peter Paul Rubens, Anthony van Dyck, and Rembrandt. His paintings often featured mythological and biblical scenes, as well as genre subjects and animal studies, all rendered with a distinctive painterly touch. He was admired for his ability to capture expressive figures and dramatic compositions.
Today, Castiglione's prints and drawings appeal to collectors who appreciate technical mastery and innovation. His works offer a fascinating glimpse into the artistic exchanges of 17th-century Italy. His singular approach to both painting and printmaking sets him apart from his contemporaries, making his works desirable for those seeking something unique.
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