The Crucifixion
Medium
Oil on wood, gold ground
Dimensions
13 7/8 x 8 3/8 in. (35.2 x 21.3 cm)
Classification
Paintings
Department
European Paintings
Museum
Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY
Credit
Administration Fund, 1925
Accession Number
25.79
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Art Historical Context
Nestled in the Metropolitan Museum of Art's European Paintings collection, *The Crucifixion* Luca di Tommè Nuto is a poignant 14th-century panel painting, executed in oil on wood with a gold ground. Measuring just 13 7/8 x 8 3/8 inches, this intimate work was likely created as a private devotional object, perfect for personal prayer or inclusion in a small altarpiece. Acquired through the Administration Fund in 1925, it exemplifies the exquisite craftsmanship of Sienese art. Luca di Tommè, a prominent painter from Siena active in the mid-1300s, drew from the city's rich tradition blending Byz...