The Crucifixion
Panel
late 15th century (made)
late 15th century (made)
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This finely carved and very detailed panel shows Christ on the cross, flanked by the two thieves. The Virgin Mary is represented seated on the left of the panel with a group of three figures behind her. On the left St. Dorothy is shown wearing a fillet on her head and identified with a flower in her hand. St John the Evangelist, Mary Magdalene and Longius are also shown.
Object details
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| Parts | This object consists of 2 parts.
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| Title | The Crucifixion (generic title) |
| Materials and techniques | Carved alabaster |
| Brief description | Alabaster panel and associated fragment depicting the Crucifixion. English, late 15th century. |
| Physical description | Alabaster relief. Christ crucified between two thieves. Three angels with chalices under his hand and feet (chalice missing from angel under his left hand). An angel claims the soul of the thief on the left, a devil that of the thief on the right. On the left, the Virgin, St. Dorothy, another female saint, St John and Longinus with a spear and pointing to his eye. On the right, there is a centurion on horseback with a scroll and two soldiers. No colour. |
| Style | |
| Credit line | Given by Dr W. L. Hildburgh FSA |
| Object history | On loan to the Museum from Dr W.L. Hildburgh since 1929. Given by W. L. Hildburgh in 1946. |
| Subjects depicted | |
| Summary | This finely carved and very detailed panel shows Christ on the cross, flanked by the two thieves. The Virgin Mary is represented seated on the left of the panel with a group of three figures behind her. On the left St. Dorothy is shown wearing a fillet on her head and identified with a flower in her hand. St John the Evangelist, Mary Magdalene and Longius are also shown. |
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| Collection | |
| Accession number | A.162-1946 |
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| Record created | December 9, 2002 |
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