Crucifixion with the Virgin and Saint John

anonymous, c. 1250

This panel demonstrates the transition during the 13th century from the static imagery of Greek icon painting to a new expressive Italian style. It was painted either by a Greek (or Cypriot) artist in southern Italy, or by a southern Italian imitating the Greek style.

  • Artwork typepainting
  • Object numberSK-A-4461
  • Dimensionsheight 42 cm x width 21.5 cm, height 56.7 cm x width 36.7 cm
  • Physical characteristicstempera on panel

Identification

  • Title(s)

    • Christ on the Cross with Mary and John
    • Crucifixion with the Virgin and Saint John

  • Object type

  • Object number

    SK-A-4461

  • Description

    Christus aan het kruis met links Maria en rechts Johannes. Bovenaan een halffiguur van Madonna met kind.

Creation

  • Creation

    • painter: anonymous, Cyprus
    • painter: anonymous, Italy

  • Dating

    c. 1250

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Material and technique

  • Physical description

    tempera on panel

  • Dimensions

    • height 42 cm x width 21.5 cm
    • height 56.7 cm x width 36.7 cm

This work is about

  • Subject

Acquisition and rights

Documentation

  • Verslagen omtrent ’s Rijks verzamelingen van geschiedenis en kunst, IV, 1881, p. 39 (no. 6)

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