The Crucifixion

The Crucifixion by Austrian 15th Century

Medium

miniature on vellum

Dimensions

overall: 20.2 x 15.3 cm (7 15/16 x 6 in.)

Classification

Drawing

Department

CG-E

Museum

National Gallery of Art, Washington, D.C.

Credit

Rosenwald Collection

Accession Number

1949.5.80

Art Historical Context

Nestled in the Rosenwald Collection at the National Gallery of Art, *The Crucifixion* a delicate miniature on vellum created by an Austrian artist around 1430. Measuring just 20.2 x 15.3 cm, this intimate work exemplifies the exquisite craftsmanship of Late Gothic manuscript illumination in Central Europe. Vellum, made from animal skin, provided a luminous surface ideal for vibrant pigments and gold leaf, allowing the scene to glow with spiritual intensity during private devotion. Depicting Christ's Crucifixion—a pivotal moment in Christian theology—the miniature captures the raw emotion and ...

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