The Crucifixion

late 12th century

German 12th Century

Associated Names
German 12th Century

Artist

This painting depicts a crucifixion scene in the style of medieval illuminated manuscripts. Above the illustration, there is text written in Latin, adorned with red and black ink on a parchment-like background. The central figure is affixed to a cross with arms outstretched, head tilted downwards. Two other figures with halos stand on either side of the central figure, one in a blue robe with hands together, and the other in a blue robe holding a rounded object. The background is painted in shades of blue, orange, and green with decorative patterns.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    miniature on vellum

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Dimensions

    overall: 18.4 x 12.7 cm (7 1/4 x 5 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1948.11.13

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    NGA Miniatures 1975, no. 30

Artwork history & notes

Exhibition History

1950

  • Rosenwald Collection: An Exhibition of Recent Acquisitions, NGA, 1950, no. 5, repro.

1971

  • A Selection of X-Xv Century Medieval Miniatures from the National Gallery of Art Rosenwald Collection, New Jersey State Museum, Trenton, 1971, no. 9, repro.

1972

  • Mediaeval Manuscripts from the Lessing J. Rosenwald Collection, University of Notre Dame, 1972, no. 1, repro.

1975

  • Medieval and Renaissance Miniatures from the National Gallery of Art, National Gallery of Art, Washington, D.C., 1975, no. 30, repro.

Bibliography

1975

  • National Gallery of Art. Medieval and Renaissance Miniatures from the National Gallery of Art. Washington, 1975: no. 30.

Wikidata ID

Q64571817

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