Pisor - Untitled

A popular iconography throughout the history of Western art, the Crucifixion has its origins in the early Christian era and has developed over the centuries, culminating in the most recent expressions of contemporary art. The traditional iconography of Jesus on the cross has countless variations, from the simplest, featuring only the crucified Christ, to the version accompanied by the "mourners," the Madonna and Saint John the Evangelist. In the Middle Ages, Crucifixion scenes began to become increasingly elaborate: thieves' crosses were added, and gradually more and more figures were added, until they became the subject of large choral scenes. It is often accompanied by symbolic elements, such as the presence of the sun and moon or Adam's skull beneath Christ's cross (which signifies the redemptive action of Christ's Passion in the face of original sin).

This work truly exemplifies Pisor's remarkable skill in mosaic art. In this piece, the artist uses his advanced mosaic technique to create a perfect replica of a typical 13th-century crucifix, such as those by Cimabue or Giunta Pisano. The mosaic interpretation is perfectly suited to this type of work, highlighting the expressionist and archaic power typical of pre-Giotto art. Pisor's technique, even in this work, is evident in the artist's skill in replicating Christ's body, constructing his anatomy along clean, precise lines, just like in ancient Byzantine crucifixes. Pisor's research in mosaic art is so advanced that it allows him to pursue this philological restoration of the 13th-century style.

Pisor is the pen name of Pietro Soranno. His artistic research has focused on mosaic art, in which he has achieved extraordinary technical prowess. Pisor's mosaic production is highly varied and includes works featuring more traditional subjects, such as landscapes, as well as reproductions of ancient works.

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