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.
- Contini-Volterra Photographic Archive | Early Italian (EITA) | 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
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