New photography by Shannon Ruff captured with a digital camera-2007.

Crucifixion

Artist Master of the Virgo inter Virgines (Netherlandish, active ca. 1475 - 1500)

Dateca. 1480

MediumOil on panel

Dimensions33 1/4 x 20 1/4 in. (84.5 x 51.4 cm)
Overall, Frame: 37 1/2 x 24 1/2 x 3 in. (95.3 x 62.2 x 7.6 cm)

ClassificationsEuropean art

Credit LineBequest of Walter P. Chrysler, Jr.

Object number89.57

Terms

Religion
Jesus Christ
Crucifixion
Men
Women
Mary Magdalene
Blue
Red
Gray
Black
White
Dark Green
Green
Purple
Delft

On View

On view

DescriptionThis oil on panel painting depicts the Crucifixion of Christ. Several figures surround the central figure, Christ: two weeping holy women are at the far left in addition to another figure, and three men (two in armor) dominate the right side of the panel. A man prays at the foot of the cross, beside a skull.

Label TextMaster of the Virgo inter Virgines Netherlandish, active ca. 1475–1500 Crucifixion, ca. 1480 Oil on wood From the tip of the soldier’s spear to the toes of the onlookers’ shoes, every sharp edge in this painting points up the distressing mood at the Crucifixion. The Virgin collapses in grief in St. John’s arms, Mary Magdalene wails at the foot of the cross, and Christ’s emaciated body slumps as he passes away. By using agitating details to depict these wrenching emotions, the artist incites compassion for the suffering in this scene. Bequest of Walter P. Chrysler, Jr. 89.57