Triptych with the Crucifixion

anoniem, anoniem, anonymous, anonymous, c. 1460

The Crucifixion at centre is set against the background of the city of Utrecht. Thus the biblical scene acquired a certain reality for the medieval viewer. At left is Pope Gregory the Great, who experienced a vision of Christ while celebrating Mass. At right is Saint Christopher who bears the Christ Child and the burden of mankind on his shoulders.

  • Artwork typepainting, triptych
  • Object numberSK-A-1408
  • Dimensionssupport: height 85.5 cm (centre panel) x width 56 cm (centre panel) x height 85.5 cm (left wing) x width 28 cm (left wing) x height 85.3 cm (right wing) x width 28 cm (right wing)
  • Physical characteristicsoil on panel