Crucifix with Symbols of the Four Evangelists (detail of Christ), This image shows a detail from a crucifix which includes the symbols of the four evangelists on the points. Here we see a detail of Christ on the cross, His head dropped and His side bleeding., 1404

 Item — Box: 188
Identifier: spc-mss0088-s19-i0102

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Crucifix with Symbols of the Four Evangelists (detail of Christ), This image shows a detail from a crucifix which includes the symbols of the four evangelists on the points. Here we see a detail of Christ on the cross, His head dropped and His side bleeding.

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Scope and Contents

Vanderbilt photo identifier: SC.MSS.088.VENI.0101; Public Notes: Sources list both the Pinacoteca Nazzionale in Bologna and the Musee des Beaux Arts in Lyon as locations for the work; however it seems the Musee des Beaux Arts is the most current location for the work as of 2008.

Dates

  • Creation: 1404

Creator

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Biographical / Historical

Subjects: religious art; Jesus Christ; evangelists; crucifixions; crosses; School: Venice; Style period: Renaissance; Technique: painting (technique); Work type: paintings

Full Extent

1 Items ; Image height (in.): 11.3; Image width (in.): 9in.

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Additional Description

Physical Description

Medium: tempera; Physical condition: bent; yellowing; Print type: black and white; Support: panels (wood)

General

Artist Nationality: Italian; Artist Status: Confirmed; Inscription translation text: cannot fully be determined from this view; Inscription translation text type:

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Repository Details

Repository Details

Part of the Vanderbilt University Special Collections and University Archives Repository

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