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A Centurion piercing a lance through the dead body of Christ on the Cross between the two thieves
Artist:
Date:
15th–16th century
Location:
Not on display
Century:
Media:
Etching
Dimensions:
33.7 x 21.6 cm (image)
Department:
Object Type:
Country:
Continent:
Europe
Accession Number:
1963.30.34590
Acquisition Date:
1963-04-09
Credit Line:
Achenbach Foundation for Graphic Arts
Biblical crucifixion scene shows Christ and two thieves. Enemies watch on as blood flows from spear's wounds, while family members mourn below.
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The Virgin Appearing to St. John, title page from the series The Apocalypse (1498 (1511 edition))
From the procession of music... From: The Triumph of Maximilian I (15th–16th century)
