Who created "The Raising of the Cross [center, left, and right panels]"?

The Raising of the Cross [center, left, and right panels] was created by Master of the Starck Triptych in c. 1480/1490.

What medium is "The Raising of the Cross [center, left, and right panels]"?

The Raising of the Cross [center, left, and right panels] is oil on panel.

Is "The Raising of the Cross [center, left, and right panels]" in the public domain?

Yes, The Raising of the Cross [center, left, and right panels] is in the public domain and available for free download under CC0 license.

The Raising of the Cross [center, left, and right panels]

Q: When was "The Raising of the Cross [center, left, and right panels]" created?

This artwork was created c. 1480/1490.

Master of the Starck Triptych

c. 1480/1490

Medium

oil on panel

Dimensions

overall (center panel): 66 x 48.3 cm (26 x 19 in.) framed (right panel): 65.4 x 24 x 3 cm (25 3/4 x 9 7/16 x 1 3/16 in.) framed (center panel): 65.3 x 48.3 x 3 cm (25 11/16 x 19 x 1 3/16 in.) framed (left panel): 65.6 x 24 x 3 cm (25 13/16 x 9 7/16 x 1 3/16 in.)

Classification

Painting

Department

CNE-R

Museum

National Gallery of Art, Washington, D.C.

Credit

Patrons' Permanent Fund

Accession Number

1997.100.1.a

Art Historical Context

Behold the dramatic centerpiece of *The Raising of the Cross*, triptych attributed to enigmatic Master of the Star Triptych, created around 1480–1490. This oil-on-panel masterpiece from Late Gothic period in the Netherlands captures the biblical moment when Christ is hoisted onto the cross, flanked by left and right panels likely depicting attendant saints or mourners. Measuring about 66 x 48 cm in the center, the work exemplifies the portable altarpiece format popular for private devotion or church settings. Oil on panel, a hallmark of Northern Renaissance innovation, allowed the anonymous m...

The Raising of the Cross [center, left, and right panels]

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