Giovanni Bellini’s The Crucifixion is a powerful example of early Venetian Renaissance painting, capturing the spiritual solemnity and emotional gravity of Christ’s sacrifice. Bellini's composition is anchored by the vertical presence of the cross, with Christ's body rendered in striking anatomical detail, evoking both realism and reverence. The surrounding landscape is serene yet symbolic—lush hills give way to a haunting foreground of skulls, representing Golgotha. Bellini’s hallmark use of oil paints allows for a soft diffusion of light and rich color transitions, emphasizing divine sorrow amid earthly beauty.