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Carlo Crivelli Most Popular Paintings

The 25 artworks by Carlo Crivelli our visitors ask for most, ranked by popularity and presented one by one, with the specification and the price of each hand-painted reproduction.

Edition 2026 · 25 artworks Each artwork painted to order
Linen canvas · Certificate of authenticity · Delivered worldwide Carlo Crivelli · 1435 – 1495

Annunciation with Saint Emidius (1486)

1486 · National Gallery, London

A divine messenger meets Mary amidst symbolic fruit and a peacock, rendered with sharp linear detail and a unique left-leaning perspective.

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Art Movement: Early Renaissance
Color Palette: Earthy

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 1 of 227 artworks by Carlo Crivelli
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Pietà

Vatican Pinacoteca, Vatican City

Experience Carlo Crivelli's poignant Pietà! This masterpiece depicts Mary cradling Christ with exquisite detail & emotional depth, showcasing the artist’s unique Venetian style. A timeless symbol of grief and devotion.

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Art Movement: Early Renaissance
Color Palette: Dark

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 2 of 227 artworks by Carlo Crivelli
Delivery: Worldwide, about 5 weeks

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Virgin and Child (1482)

1482 · Pinacoteca di Brera, Milan · original 190 x 78 cm

Experience the serene detail of Carlo Crivelli's 15th-century Virgin and Child, showcasing exquisite late Gothic artistry; bring this masterpiece home today.

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Art Movement: Early Renaissance
Color Palette: Earthy

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 3 of 227 artworks by Carlo Crivelli
Delivery: Worldwide, about 5 weeks

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Annunciation with St Emidius (detail) by Carlo Crivelli

1486 · National Gallery, London

Experience Carlo Crivelli’s ‘Annunciation with St Emidius,’ a Venetian Gothic masterpiece of 1486 showcasing intricate detail and luminous color. Admire the 'trompe l'oeil' effect and divine symbolism – discover this stunning artwork.

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Art Movement: Early Renaissance
Color Palette: Earthy

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 4 of 227 artworks by Carlo Crivelli
Delivery: Worldwide, about 5 weeks

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Saint Lucy (1476) by Carlo Crivelli

1476 · National Gallery, London · original 91.0 x 26.5cm

This luminous Renaissance painting of Saint Lucy by Carlo Crivelli features exquisite gold gilding. Discover this sacred masterpiece today.

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Art Movement: Early Renaissance
Color Palette: Earthy

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 5 of 227 artworks by Carlo Crivelli
Delivery: Worldwide, about 5 weeks

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Saint Catherine of Alexandria (1492) by Carlo Crivelli

1492 · National Gallery, London · original 38.0 x 19.0cm

This ornate Renaissance portrait by Carlo Crivelli shows Saint Catherine with a spiked wheel. Discover the beauty of this gold masterpiece now.

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Art Movement: Renaissance
Color Palette: Earthy

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 6 of 227 artworks by Carlo Crivelli
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Saint Michael (1476)

1476 · National Gallery, London · original 90 x 26 cm

Marvel at Carlo Crivelli's 'Saint Michael,' a dynamic depiction of the Archangel battling Satan! This 1476 panel showcases masterful foreshortening and dramatic detail, capturing a pivotal moment in spiritual warfare.

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Art Movement: Early Renaissance
Color Palette: Earthy

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 7 of 227 artworks by Carlo Crivelli
Delivery: Worldwide, about 5 weeks

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Madonna and Child (1490)

1490

A tender scene of the Virgin Mary and her child set against a richly decorated red background.

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Art Movement: Late Gothic
Color Palette: Earthy

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 8 of 227 artworks by Carlo Crivelli
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Pietà

1476 · Metropolitan Museum of Art, new york · original 71.1 x 63.8cm

This 1476 Pietà by Carlo Crivelli captures profound grief in a luminous gold Renaissance style. Discover this masterpiece today.

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Art Movement: Early Renaissance
Color Palette: Dark

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 9 of 227 artworks by Carlo Crivelli
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Annunciation angel by Carlo Crivelli

1482 · Städel Museum, Frankfurt · original 54 x 38 cm

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Art Movement: Early Renaissance
Color Palette: Earthy

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 10 of 227 artworks by Carlo Crivelli
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Pietà by Carlo Crivelli, 1493

1493 · Pinacoteca di Brera, Milan · original 128 x 241 cm

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Art Movement: Early Renaissance
Color Palette: Neutrals

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 11 of 227 artworks by Carlo Crivelli
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The Dead Christ between the Virgin and Saint John the Evangelist – Carlo Crivelli

1475 · Harvard Art Museums, Cambridge

This somber Renaissance altarpiece by Carlo Crivelli shows the Lamentation of Christ. Discover the beauty of this masterpiece today.

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Art Movement: Early Renaissance
Color Palette: Dark

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 12 of 227 artworks by Carlo Crivelli
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Saint Lucy, Carlo Crivelli

1450 · Musée du Petit Palais, Avignon · original 50.0 x 15.0cm

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Art Movement: Early Renaissance

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 13 of 227 artworks by Carlo Crivelli
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Saint Augustine (1450)

1450 · Musée du Petit Palais, Avignon · original 50.0 x 15.0cm

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Art Movement: Early Renaissance

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 14 of 227 artworks by Carlo Crivelli
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Saint Nicholas by Carlo Crivelli, 1450

1450 · Musée du Petit Palais, Avignon · original 50.0 x 15.0cm

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Art Movement: Early Renaissance
Color Palette: Earthy

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 15 of 227 artworks by Carlo Crivelli
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Saint Catherine of Siena by Carlo Crivelli

1450 · Musée du Petit Palais, Avignon · original 50.0 x 15.0cm

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Art Movement: Early Renaissance
Color Palette: Earthy

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 16 of 227 artworks by Carlo Crivelli
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Carlo Crivelli: Man of Sorrow

1468 · original 51 x 28 cm

Carlo Crivelli’s "Man of Sorrow" (1468) is a poignant Early Renaissance panel depicting Christ's deposition. Admire its detailed realism, dramatic lighting & muted colors – a masterpiece of devotional art.

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Art Movement: Italian Renaissance
Color Palette: Neutrals

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 17 of 227 artworks by Carlo Crivelli
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Saint Bartholomew (1475) by Carlo Crivelli

1475 · original 28 x 21 cm

Discover Carlo Crivelli’s ‘Saint Bartholomew’ (1475). A stunning Early Renaissance tempera painting featuring intricate detail & vibrant colors. Explore its symbolism & history.

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Art Movement: Early Renaissance
Color Palette: Dark

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 18 of 227 artworks by Carlo Crivelli
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Resurrection by Carlo Crivelli, 1482

1482 · Abegg Foundation, Bern

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Art Movement: Early Renaissance
Color Palette: Neutrals

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 19 of 227 artworks by Carlo Crivelli
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Saints Bernardino and Clare, 1480, Carlo Crivelli

1480 · Worcester Art Museum, Worcester

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Art Movement: Early Renaissance
Color Palette: Dark

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 20 of 227 artworks by Carlo Crivelli
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Madonna and Child, 1476, Carlo Crivelli

1476 · National Gallery, London · original 148.6 x 63.5cm

This ornate Renaissance tempera by Carlo Crivelli shows the Madonna and Child. Explore this exquisite masterpiece today.

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Art Movement: Early Renaissance
Color Palette: Dark

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 21 of 227 artworks by Carlo Crivelli
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Saint Jerome – Carlo Crivelli

1473 · original 65 x 41 cm

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Art Movement: Early Renaissance
Color Palette: Neutrals

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 22 of 227 artworks by Carlo Crivelli
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Carlo Crivelli: Saint Jerome

1476 · National Gallery, London · original 91 x 26 cm

Admire Carlo Crivelli’s ‘Saint Jerome’ (1476). A stunning Early Renaissance panel painting featuring rich red robes & symbolic details. Explore this devotional masterpiece!

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Art Movement: Early Renaissance
Color Palette: Dark

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 23 of 227 artworks by Carlo Crivelli
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Carlo Crivelli: Saint Ursula

1473 · original 65 x 41 cm

Carlo Crivelli’s ‘Saint Ursula’ (1473) – a stunning Early Renaissance tempera painting. Admire its serene beauty, gold frame & symbolic details. A rare masterpiece!

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Art Movement: Early Renaissance
Color Palette: Neutrals

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 24 of 227 artworks by Carlo Crivelli
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Enthroned Madonna (1473) by Carlo Crivelli

1473 · original 136 x 66 cm

Admire Carlo Crivelli’s ‘Enthroned Madonna,’ a stunning Early Renaissance masterpiece! Explore its rich details, symbolism & Venetian artistry – a captivating work of art.

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Art Movement: Early Renaissance
Color Palette: Earthy

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 25 of 227 artworks by Carlo Crivelli
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The artist

Carlo Crivelli

1435 – 1495

Quick facts

Also known asKarlo Krivelli, Carlo Giovanni Crivelli, Crivelli, Κάρλο Κριβέλλι, カルロ・クリヴェッリ
Copyright statusPublic domain
Room fitliving room
Movementsearly renaissance
Corpus themeslate gothic decorative style, late gothic influence, vivarini and mantegna influence, religious devotion, venetian artistic tradition
Gift suitabilitymother's day, anniversary
Top-ranked workAnnunciation with Saint Emidius
Art periodRenaissance

Biography

The Individualist of the Veneto

Born in Venice, Carlo Crivelli emerged from a family of painters, a lineage that likely shaped his early understanding of the craft. His formative years were spent absorbing the stylistic currents of the Veneto, drawing from the Vivarini school and the linear precision of the Paduan tradition. He was a man of distinct, often stubborn, sensibilities. While his contemporaries moved toward the naturalism of the early Renaissance, Crivelli maintained a devotion to the decorative exuberance of the Late Gothic. This choice made him a singular figure in the fifteenth century, an artist who navigated the tension between the old ways and the new with a highly personal, almost mannered, expressionism.

His life was marked by a sudden departure from the Venetian center. In 1457, following a legal entanglement involving the seduction of a married woman, he left Venice. This period of exile led him toward the Marches, specifically the area around Ascoli Piceno. In these eastern Italian territories, he found a different kind of success, becoming a prolific maker of altarpieces. He was not a follower of the prevailing trends of the day; instead, he cultivated a style that prioritized clarity and a sharp, linear definition of form, often working in isolation from the major artistic shifts occurring in the larger Italian hubs.

Technique and the Illusion of Presence

Crivelli’s work is defined by a technical virtuosity that sought to bridge the gap between the sacred and the tangible. He was a master of trompe l'oeil, using paint to mimic the physical world with startling accuracy. He did not merely represent objects; he attempted to make them occupy the same space as the viewer. His surfaces are often crowded with simulated marble architecture, festoons of fruit, and parchment cartellini that seem to project from the panel. This obsession with materiality was central to his devotional intent, creating a sense of immediacy for those standing before his altarpieces.

His approach to color and light was both brilliant and deliberate. He utilized gold leaf, often punched with intricate patterns, to create an otherworldly glow that contrasted with the realistic textures of silk, jewels, and stone. His figures often possess an excessive pallor and a flawless complexion, rendered with sharp outlines that emphasize their sculptural quality. This combination of the highly decorative and the intensely realistic created a visual language that was uniquely his own, characterized by:

A strong linear decorative sense.
The use of raised elements to simulate depth.
A preference for symmetrical and carefully constructed compositions.
An emphasis on the tactile qualities of various materials.

A Legacy of Detail

The works he left behind, many of which reside in collections such as the Pinacoteca di Brera and the National Gallery, reveal a painter of immense technical skill. His Madonnas and depictions of saints are marked by an unusual expressionism, where gestures are often exaggerated to convey deep feeling. He was a painter of the details, from the glint of a knight's armor to the delicate folds of a Virgin's drapery. Even as the Renaissance progressed toward different ideals of perspective and proportion, Crivelli remained committed to his meticulous, highly detailed vision, ensuring his place as one of the most distinctive voices of his era.

Questions & Answers

How do I find works by Carlo Crivelli in a specific palette?

The By Palettes page groups Carlo Crivelli's artworks by their color palettes.

What moods do Carlo Crivelli's artworks express?

Carlo Crivelli's works can be browsed by mood on the artist's Mood Room page, which arranges the artworks by their recorded moods.

Is there a timeline of Carlo Crivelli's works?

Carlo Crivelli's artworks can be seen in chronological order on the artist's Artwork Timeline page.

By the WikiOO.org Editorial Team Updated Oct. 15, 2026

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