Provenance

Mr. and Mrs. John R. Gaines

Gaines, John R. and Joan

he: 1928 - 2005

Explore selected works

The sculpture depicts the Crucifixion, with a figurine of Jesus Christ on a cross. The figure of Christ is made of bronze with intricate detailing. The cross is dark in color and has colorful circular ornaments. The base of the sculpture is decorated with scroll-like accents and circular insets.
Giovanni Bologna, Christ Crucified, probably before 1588, bronze, Gift of Mr. and Mrs. John R. Gaines in memory of Clarence F. and Amelia R. Gaines, and Gloria Gaines, and in Honor of the 50th Anniversary of the National Gallery of Art, 1991.16.1

Christ Crucified

Giovanni Bologna · probably before 1588 · bronze ·  Accession ID  1991.16.1

Mantegna School, Andrea Mantegna, Battle of Naked Men, 1460s, engraving on laid paper, Patrons' Permanent Fund, 2004.114.4

Battle of Naked Men

Mantegna School, Andrea Mantegna · 1460s · engraving on laid paper ·  Accession ID  2004.114.4