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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)

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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.

Contemporaneous Works “Art from the same century and country”