Crucifix ca. 1200–1220 North Italian Rather than emphasizing his pain and suffering on the cross, this image presents Christ in glory, alive, eyes wide open. He wears a full-length robe connoting his kingly and priestly rank. This type of crucifix is known as the Volto Santo (Holy Face). It is a copy of a sculpture in Lucca, Italy. The Lucca crucifix was likely made in the 700s, but medieval legend held that it was made by Nicodemus, a disciple of Jesus who witnessed the Crucifixion. Listen to experts illuminate this artwork's story Listen Play or pause #2960. Crucifix Supported by Bloomberg P
Crucifix ca. 1200–1220 North Italian Rather than emphasizing his pain and suffering on the cross, this image presents Christ in glory, alive, eyes wide open. He wears a full-length robe connoting his kingly and priestly rank. This type of crucifix is known as the Volto Santo (Holy Face). It is a copy of a sculpture in Lucca, Italy. The Lucca crucifix was likely made in the 700s, but medieval legend held that it was made by Nicodemus, a disciple of Jesus who witnessed the Crucifixion. Listen to experts illuminate this artwork's story Listen Play or pause #2960. Crucifix Supported by Bloomberg Philanthropies We're sorry, the transcript for this audio track is not available at this time. We are working to make it available as soon as Crucifix. North Italian. ca. 1200–1220. Wood with polychromy. Sculpture-Wood
Size: 1912px × 1980px
Photo credit: © MET/BOT / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
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