Crucifixion
Panel
ca. 1539 (made)
ca. 1539 (made)
| Artist/Maker | |
| Place of origin |
This panel was originally in Steinfeld Abbey in Cologne. All Four Gospels of the New Testament record the events associated with the Crucifixion of Christ shown here. While on the cross, Christ had commended the care of his mother to St John. Here St John the Evangelist is seen supporting the grieving Virgin Mary. Mary Magdalene is kneeling at the base of the cross. Beside her stands Joseph of Arimathaea, a rich, pious Jew who arranged the entombment of Christ.
Gerhard Remisch was a glass painter and head of a prolific workshop in the Rhineland in the period 1500-1600.
Gerhard Remisch was a glass painter and head of a prolific workshop in the Rhineland in the period 1500-1600.
Object details
| Categories | |
| Object type | |
| Title | Crucifixion (generic title) |
| Materials and techniques | Stained glass |
| Brief description | Clear and coloured glass panel with silver stain and painted details. Depicting the Crucifixion of Jesus Christ. Made in the workshop of Gerhard Remisch. Originally in the cloisters of Steinfeld Abbey, near Cologne. Germany (Cologne), about 1539-1540. |
| Physical description | Stained glass panel depicting the Crucufixion. Blue, purple, maron, pale blue. Grisaille. Yellow stain. From a window dated 1539-1540. |
| Dimensions |
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| Gallery label | The Crucifixion of Jesus Christ
One of a series of panels depicting the Passion of Jesus Christ. His mother Mary, Mary Magdalene and St John the Evangelist are mourning at the foot of the cross. This panel was originally accompanied by others depicting the Good and the Bad Thieves on the Cross.
Cologne, Germany, about 1538
From the Workshop of Gerhard Remisch
Clear and coloured glass, with paint and silver stain
From the cloisters of Steinfeld Abbey, near Cologne
Museum no. C.251-1928((TAB) 13.12.07) |
| Credit line | Given by E.E. Cook Esquire. |
| Object history | Steinfeld. From a window dated 1539-1540. |
| Historical context | From Window 18 |
| Production | Made in the workshop of Gerhard Remisch |
| Subjects depicted | |
| Summary | This panel was originally in Steinfeld Abbey in Cologne. All Four Gospels of the New Testament record the events associated with the Crucifixion of Christ shown here. While on the cross, Christ had commended the care of his mother to St John. Here St John the Evangelist is seen supporting the grieving Virgin Mary. Mary Magdalene is kneeling at the base of the cross. Beside her stands Joseph of Arimathaea, a rich, pious Jew who arranged the entombment of Christ. Gerhard Remisch was a glass painter and head of a prolific workshop in the Rhineland in the period 1500-1600. |
| Collection | |
| Accession number | C.251-1928 |
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| Record created | May 30, 2002 |
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