Calvary
To scale 31 x 22 in on the wall
Representative Hand-applied gesso embellishment
About the Artwork
Painted during Sassi's mature period in 1887, this monumental work demonstrates the Italian master's absorption of both Romantic landscape traditions and the emerging Symbolist movement's emphasis on spiritual transcendence through visual metaphor. Working from his studio in Turin during a period of intense religious contemplation, Sassi created this panoramic vision as part of a series exploring pivotal moments in Christian narrative. The painting reflects the late 19th-century revival of grand historical and religious subjects, positioning Sassi among contemporaries who sought to reinvigorate traditional themes with modern psychological depth. Critics of the period praised the work's ability to compress the cosmic significance of the Crucifixion into a single, all-encompassing vista that places the viewer among the witnesses to this transformative moment.
Product Specifications
- Finished size
- 31 x 22 in
- Frame
- Gold, premium resin, mitred
- Canvas
- Heavyweight Fredrix poly/cotton
- Finish
- Hand-applied gesso embellishment
- Inks
- Archival HP Latex, 100-year colorfastness
- Stretcher
- Solid poplar, kiln dried
- Hanging
- Wire and dust cover fitted
- Item
- 1450121
Shipping, Returns & Care
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Care & Hanging
Every piece arrives ready to hang: wire hardware pre-installed, kraft paper dust cover, gallery-finished corners.
Hanging: Every painting ships with a double-nail courtesy hook rated for every size, Estate included.
Care: Dust lightly with a soft, dry cloth as needed. Avoid direct sunlight to preserve the colors. Avoid hanging in high-humidity environments (bathrooms with active showers). Our finish is durable but is not waterproof.
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