The Deposition from the Cross (Volterra)
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The Deposition from the Cross (Volterra) is a striking Mannerist altarpiece by Rosso Fiorentino, renowned for its vivid colors, elongated figures, and emotionally intense depiction of Christ’s removal from the cross.
All labels observed (3)
| Label | Occurrences |
|---|---|
| The Deposition from the Cross (Volterra) canonical | 2 |
| The Descent from the Cross (Volterra) | 2 |
| The Deposition from the Cross (Borgo Sansepolcro) | 1 |
How this entity was disambiguated
This entity first appeared as the object of triple T8133411 — resolving that mention is where its identity was fixed. The disambiguator weighed these candidate entities and picked the highlighted one (or “None”, minting a new entity). This is how homonymy is resolved: the same surface form can point to different entities.
NED1
Entity disambiguation (via context triple)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: The Deposition from the Cross (Volterra) Context triple: [Rosso Fiorentino, notableWork, The Deposition from the Cross (Volterra)]
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The Deposition from the Cross (Florence)
The Deposition from the Cross (Florence) is a renowned early Renaissance altarpiece by Fra Angelico depicting Christ’s body being taken down from the cross with serene, devotional clarity and luminous color.
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The Deposition from the Cross (Pontormo)
The Deposition from the Cross is a celebrated altarpiece by Jacopo Pontormo that exemplifies Mannerist painting through its elongated figures, unusual spatial composition, and intense emotional expressiveness.
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Deposition from the Cross by Benedetto Antelami
Deposition from the Cross by Benedetto Antelami is a renowned late 12th-century Romanesque marble relief depicting Christ’s descent from the cross, celebrated for its expressive figures and innovative spatial composition.
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Crucifixion (Scuola Grande di San Rocco)
Crucifixion (Scuola Grande di San Rocco) is a monumental 16th-century painting by Tintoretto, renowned for its dramatic composition and intense depiction of Christ’s crucifixion, located in the Scuola Grande di San Rocco in Venice.
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The Elevation of the Cross
The Elevation of the Cross is a monumental Baroque altarpiece by Peter Paul Rubens, renowned for its dramatic composition, dynamic figures, and intense emotional and spiritual impact.
- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
NED2
Entity disambiguation (via description)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: The Deposition from the Cross (Volterra) Target entity description: The Deposition from the Cross (Volterra) is a striking Mannerist altarpiece by Rosso Fiorentino, renowned for its vivid colors, elongated figures, and emotionally intense depiction of Christ’s removal from the cross.
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A.
The Deposition from the Cross (Florence)
The Deposition from the Cross (Florence) is a renowned early Renaissance altarpiece by Fra Angelico depicting Christ’s body being taken down from the cross with serene, devotional clarity and luminous color.
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B.
The Deposition from the Cross (Pontormo)
The Deposition from the Cross is a celebrated altarpiece by Jacopo Pontormo that exemplifies Mannerist painting through its elongated figures, unusual spatial composition, and intense emotional expressiveness.
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C.
Deposition from the Cross by Benedetto Antelami
Deposition from the Cross by Benedetto Antelami is a renowned late 12th-century Romanesque marble relief depicting Christ’s descent from the cross, celebrated for its expressive figures and innovative spatial composition.
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D.
Crucifixion (Scuola Grande di San Rocco)
Crucifixion (Scuola Grande di San Rocco) is a monumental 16th-century painting by Tintoretto, renowned for its dramatic composition and intense depiction of Christ’s crucifixion, located in the Scuola Grande di San Rocco in Venice.
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E.
The Elevation of the Cross
The Elevation of the Cross is a monumental Baroque altarpiece by Peter Paul Rubens, renowned for its dramatic composition, dynamic figures, and intense emotional and spiritual impact.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (43)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
Mannerist artwork
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painting ⓘ |
| artForm | panel painting ⓘ |
| artHistoricalContext |
Italian Renaissance
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early Mannerism ⓘ |
| artHistoricalPeriod | 16th century ⓘ |
| artist | Rosso Fiorentino ⓘ |
| characteristic |
complex composition
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crowded vertical arrangement ⓘ dramatic lighting ⓘ elongated figures ⓘ emotional intensity ⓘ vivid colors ⓘ |
| commissionedFor | church of San Francesco, Volterra ⓘ |
| country | Italy ⓘ |
| creator | Rosso Fiorentino ⓘ |
| depicts |
Deposition of Christ
ⓘ
Mary Magdalene ⓘ Saint John the Evangelist ⓘ
linked to:
Apostle John
Virgin Mary ⓘ male assistants lowering Christ from the cross ⓘ removal of Christ from the cross ⓘ |
| genre | religious painting ⓘ |
| hasTitleInItalian | Deposizione dalla Croce ⓘ |
| iconographicType |
Deposition
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linked to:
The Deposition
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| influencedBy |
High Renaissance art
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linked to:
High Renaissance
|
| influenceOn | later Mannerist painters ⓘ |
| locatedIn |
Italy
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Tuscany ⓘ Volterra ⓘ |
| location | Pinacoteca e Museo Civico, Volterra ⓘ |
| mainSubject | Jesus Christ ⓘ |
| material | oil paint ⓘ |
| movement | Mannerism ⓘ |
| notableFor |
expressive color contrasts
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innovative Mannerist composition ⓘ intense emotional expressions ⓘ |
| originalFunction | altarpiece ⓘ |
| religion | Christianity ⓘ |
| style | Mannerism ⓘ |
| subjectMatter | Passion of Christ ⓘ |
| support | panel ⓘ |
| use | liturgical context ⓘ |
How these facts were elicited
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Instruction
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Input
Subject: The Deposition from the Cross (Volterra) Description of subject: The Deposition from the Cross (Volterra) is a striking Mannerist altarpiece by Rosso Fiorentino, renowned for its vivid colors, elongated figures, and emotionally intense depiction of Christ’s removal from the cross.
Referenced by (5)
Full triples — surface form annotated when it differs from this entity's canonical label.
linked to: The Deposition from the Cross (Volterra)
subject linked to:
Rosso
linked to: The Deposition from the Cross (Volterra)
linked to: The Deposition from the Cross (Volterra)