European Painting before 1900, Johnson Collection The
CrucifixionMade in Netherlands (historical name, 15th-16th
century), Europe Artist/maker unknown, active northern
Netherlands?, Netherlandish Oil on panel Cat. 323John G. Johnson
Collection, 1917 LabelIn this painting, earthly and heavenly
figures witness the Crucifixion on Golgotha. At the base of the
cross the Virgin swoons, supported by John the Evangelist and
Mary Magdalene. Longinus pierces Christ's side with a lance: his
closed eyes a reminder of his terrible eye affliction that was
miraculously cured when Christ's blood washed over his face.
From above, God the Father looks on the scene. Before him floats
a glowing nimbus with a dove, representing the Holy Spirit.
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