The Crucifixion, (reverse) Saint Francis of Assisi; The Resurrection, (reverse) An Abbot Saint, Possibly Saint Benedict
The Met
Artist: Northern French Painter(ca. 1460)
Department: European Paintings
Classification: Paintings
Medium: Oil on wood
Dimensions: Each 19 1/2 x 8 3/4 in. (49.5 x 22.2 cm)
Credit Line: The Friedsam Collection, Bequest of Michael Friedsam, 1931
Visual Descriptions
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Brief Description
A man on a cross, flanked by two standing figures, in a landscape with hills
Detailed Description
A tall, rectangular panel painting is presented within an ornate, carved frame. The frame features intricate Gothic-style tracery at the top and along the sides, with a simpler, wider base. The painting shows a scene with a man on a wooden cross in the upper center. He has a halo around his head and a loincloth draped around his hips, flowing to the right. His head is tilted to his right, and his body sags. Below the cross, two figures stand on a dark ground. To the left, a woman in a dark, flowing robe has her head bowed and hands clasped in front of her. She also has a halo. To the right, a man in a dark robe looks up towards the crucified figure with his hands clasped. He also has a halo. The background behind the figures is a landscape with rolling hills and a winding path. A small building with a tower is visible in the distance on the left, and scattered trees appear across the landscape. The sky above is a lighter tone. At the very bottom of the frame, a small rectangular plaque is affixed, containing several lines of text. The text reads: "UNKNOWN FRENCH PAINTER / SCHOOL OF AVIGNON / XV CENTURY".
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