European Painting before 1900, Johnson Collection The Crucifixion Made in Netherlands (historical name, 15th-16th century), Europec. 1490-1510 Artist/maker unknown, active northern Netherlands?, Netherlandish Oil on panel * Gallery 219, European Art 1100-1500, second floor Cat. 323 John G. Johnson Collection, 1917 |
LabelIn this painting, earthly and heavenly figures witness the Crucifixion on Golgotha. At the base of the cross the Virgin swoons, supported by John the Evangelist and Mary Magdalene. Longinus pierces Christ's side with a lance: his closed eyes a reminder of his terrible eye affliction that was miraculously cured when Christ's blood washed over his face. From above, God the Father looks on the scene. Before him floats a glowing nimbus with a dove, representing the Holy Spirit.Social Tags [?]christ [x] christianity [x] crucifixion [x] golgotha [x] jesus [x] [Add Your Own Tags]* Works in the collection are moved off view for many different reasons. Although gallery locations on the website are updated regularly, there is no guarantee that this object will be on display on the day of your visit. |
