Artwork
Crucifixion

Crucifixion is an oil painting by the Northern Renaissance artist Sigmund Gleismüller. It dates from 1500 and is held in the collection of the Rijksmuseum.
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Subject & Meaning
As a religious work dated to 1500, its main subject is the crucifixion of Jesus, portraying him on the cross.
The painting depicts Jesus Christ undergoing crucifixion, the central event of the Christian narrative. As a religious work dated to 1500, its main subject is the crucifixion of Jesus, portraying him on the cross. The composition centers on the figure of Jesus affixed to the cross, emphasizing his suffering.
The work belongs to the religious genre and uses oil paint on panel to convey this sacred scene, inviting contemplation of the sacrificial act at the heart of Christian faith.
Technique & Style
Executed in oil paint on a wooden panel, this work measures 123 cm in height and 107 cm in width. The painting dates to 1500 and is attributed to Sigmund Gleismüller, representing the Beierse School of the late 15th century. As a religious composition, the piece depicts the crucifixion of Jesus Christ. The work entered the collection of the Rijksmuseum through the ownership of Cornelis Hoogendijk.
History & Provenance
The Crucifixion is attributed to Sigmund Gleismüller and dated to around 1500, placing it in the last quarter of the 15th century as part of the Beierse School. Executed in oil paint on panel, the work entered the Rijksmuseum’s collection and is currently housed there. Prior to its museum accession, the painting was owned by Cornelis Hoogendijk. No specific commission details are recorded in the available sources.
Overview
Created around the year 1500, this oil on canvas work by Sigmund Gleismüller presents the crucifixion of Jesus Christ. The central figure is affixed to a cross, his arms outstretched, while a surrounding group of onlookers occupies the foreground. The painting is part of the collection of the Rijksmuseum, where it remains on display.
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Artist
This German painter made religious scenes in oil around 1500, right when the Renaissance was reshaping art north of the Alps.










