Crucifixion Scene, Scene is one of 26 images that detail the life of Christ that decorate the back of the Maesta altarpiece. This detail depicts the New Testament Crucifixion scene. Here, the panel is divided into an upper and lower row that highlights the drama and significance of the Crucifixion. Jesus and the two thieves have already been tortured. The sky is filled with angels. The crowd is divided at the feet of the cross, the followers of Jesus and the three Marys are shown in grief and mourning while the soldiers and crowd on the left jeer and look on the scene in anger., 1308-1311

 Item — Box: 22
Identifier: spc-mss0088-s01-i3671

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Crucifixion Scene, Scene is one of 26 images that detail the life of Christ that decorate the back of the Maesta altarpiece. This detail depicts the New Testament Crucifixion scene. Here, the panel is divided into an upper and lower row that highlights the drama and significance of the Crucifixion. Jesus and the two thieves have already been tortured. The sky is filled with angels. The crowd is divided at the feet of the cross, the followers of Jesus and the three Marys are shown in grief and mourning while the soldiers and crowd on the left jeer and look on the scene in anger.

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Scope and Contents

Vanderbilt photo identifier: SC.MSS.088.EITA.3619; Original stamp identifier: 3669; Public Notes: Duplicate found in box 268 SC.MSS.088.DUPL.0038

Dates

  • Creation: 1308-1311

Creator

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Biographical / Historical

Subjects: Panel Paintings; Religious Subjects; Saint Dismas; Jesus Christ; Saint Mary Salome; Life of Christ; Saint Mary of Cleophas; Altarpieces; Paintings; Angels; Three Marys; Saint Mary Magdalene; Saint John the Evangelist; Saints; Gesmas; Crucifixion Scenes; Virgin Mary; Tempera Paintings; Predellas; New Testament; Biblical Scenes; Crucifixes; School: Siena; Style period: Late Byzantine; Technique: painting (technique); Work type:

Full Extent

1 Items : Image Work Type: photographic print ; Image height (in.): 9.8; Image width (in.): 7.3in.

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

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