Crucifixion of Christ
Della Quercia, Jacopo
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Alternative Title
Kreuzigung Christi
Date
1420Description
Detail, lower left group comforting the prostrate Virgin; Created in Siena, ca. 1420, a time at which Jacopo had several major commissions at the same time, including the Fonte Gaia. The emotion of the figures is effectively rendered, particularly in the group comforting Mary at the lower left. Source: Grove Art Online; http://www.oxfordartonline.com/ (accessed 7/12/2013)
Type of Work
bas-relief (sculpture)Subject
New Testament, Jesus Christ, Mary, Blessed Virgin, Saint, Sienese, Renaissance
Rights
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