The Crucifixion
The Met
Artist: Jan Provost(Netherlandish, Mons (Bergen) ca. 1465–1529 Bruges)
Date: ca. 1495
Department: European Paintings
Classification: Paintings
Medium: Oil on wood
Dimensions: Overall 13 1/8 x 10 3/4 in. (33.3 x 27.3 cm); painted surface 12 5/8 x 10 1/4 in. (32.1 x 26 cm)
Credit Line: The Jack and Belle Linsky Collection, 1982
Visual Descriptions
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Brief Description
A figure on a cross, with other figures, soldiers, and a city in the background
Detailed Description
The image depicts a crucifixion scene set against a detailed landscape and cityscape. In the center, Jesus is nailed to a wooden cross, wearing a white loincloth and a crown of thorns. Red liquid appears to trickle from his hands, feet, and side. Above his head, a plaque reads "INRI". Below the cross, in the immediate foreground, several figures are gathered. To the left, a man with light brown hair and a red tunic supports a woman in a dark blue robe and white veil, who is seated on the ground with her hands clasped. Next to them, another figure in a red cloak kneels, facing away from the viewer, with their head bowed. To the right of the cross, a woman in a white gown with a long beaded necklace kneels, looking up at Jesus with her hands clasped in prayer. In the midground, a group of soldiers on horseback and on foot are positioned on both sides of the cross, some holding spears. They wear various colored garments and helmets. The background on the left features rolling green hills dotted with trees and a cluster of light-colored, multi-storied buildings. On the right, a large, elaborate castle-like structure with turrets and an arched entrance dominates the skyline. Figures are visible within the archway. The sky above is dark and cloudy. The ground is a mix of green grass and brown earth.
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