Crucifixion of Christ. unknown c. 1510-1520 Tapestry Dimensions: H 7'10" x W 7'2" Tapestry Materials/Techniques: unknown Culture: Southern Netherlands Weaving Center: unknown Ownership History: French & Co. purchased from Spanish Art Gallery 3/224/1921; sold to Raimundo Ruiz 5/19/1938 [SS 11043]. French & Co. received from Raimundo Ruiz, ; returned [probably 1941] [SS 75452]. Inscriptions: Inscription in central field, on cross [partially visible in photograph]: INRI [=Iesus Nazarenus Rex Iudaeorum] Christ on cross; Virgin Mary, SS. John the Evangelist & Mary Magdalene present; angels
Crucifixion of Christ. unknown c. 1510-1520 Tapestry Dimensions: H 7'10" x W 7'2" Tapestry Materials/Techniques: unknown Culture: Southern Netherlands Weaving Center: unknown Ownership History: French & Co. purchased from Spanish Art Gallery 3/224/1921; sold to Raimundo Ruiz 5/19/1938 [SS 11043]. French & Co. received from Raimundo Ruiz, ; returned [probably 1941] [SS 75452]. Inscriptions: Inscription in central field, on cross [partially visible in photograph]: INRI [=Iesus Nazarenus Rex Iudaeorum] Christ on cross; Virgin Mary, SS. John the Evangelist & Mary Magdalene present; angels in sky (Matthew 27:45-58; Mark 15:33-45; Luke 23:44-52; John 19:25-38) (BRD) garlands of foliage, flowers, fruit, bunches of grapes & acorns Possibly woven in Brussels. French & Co. stock sheet in archive, 11043 French & Co. stock sheet in archive, 31655 French & Co. stock sheet in archive, 75452 Related Works: Stylistically similar tapestry (same borders & similar composition), GCPA 0238513-0238514
Size: 8181px × 9070px
Photo credit: © piemags/GB24 / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No
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