The Crucifixion

1470s

German 15th Century (Augsburg)

Associated Names
The image shows an illustration depicting three figures: Jesus on the cross and two figures on either side of him. Jesus is shown upright on the cross with his arms extended and nailed horizontally. He has a crown of thorns, long hair, and wears a cloth around his waist. To the left stands a figure, possibly Mary, wearing a long dress and a head covering. To the right stands another figure, possibly John, dressed in a robe and cloak. Both figures have halos. The background is a subtle blue shade representing the sky, and below the illustration is medieval-style text. The scene is framed by a rectangular border separating the illustration from the text below.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    pen and ink with watercolor wash

  • Credit Line

    William B. O'Neal Fund

  • Dimensions

    overall: 17.6 x 11.2 cm (6 15/16 x 4 7/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2004.115.1


Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Tomás Harris (not in Lugt)(his sale, Sotheby's, London, 12 July 1971, no. 3); Bernard Breslauer, New York; (Les Enluminures, Chicago); NGA purchase in 2004.

Associated Names

Exhibition History

1992

  • The Bernard Breslauer Collection of Manuscript Illuminations, The Pierpont Morgan Library, New York, 1992-1993, no. 41.

Wikidata ID

Q64571834

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