Artwork
Christ on the Cross

Christ on the Cross is an unspecified painting by the Italo Byzantine artist Unknown. It dates from 1350 and is held in the collection of the Statens Museum for Kunst.
About this work
Subject & Meaning
The work's primary subject is the depiction of Jesus on the cross, a central event in Christian theology representing sacrifice and redemption.
Created around 1350, this religious painting illustrates the crucifixion of Jesus Christ. The work's primary subject is the depiction of Jesus on the cross, a central event in Christian theology representing sacrifice and redemption. As an example of religious art from the mid-14th century, the image focuses exclusively on the figure of Christ during his execution, serving as a devotional object intended to inspire contemplation of his suffering and divine nature.
Technique & Style
Christ on the Cross is classified as a painting and belongs to the genre of religious art, with the crucifixion of Jesus as its main subject. The work was produced in 1350 and is held by the Statens Museum for Kunst. Its physical format is markedly vertical and elongated, measuring 375.0 in height and 174.0 in width, a proportion consistent with a devotional panel or large-scale cross-format composition intended to emphasize the figure of Christ.
Beyond these documented attributes, the available sources do not specify the medium, support, pigment, handling, condition, or stylistic school, so further technical characterization cannot be reliably stated.
History & Provenance
The painting Christ on the Cross is dated to 1350 and belongs to the religious genre. It was accessioned into the collection of Statens Museum for Kunst, where it has been held since its acquisition. The work’s dimensions are recorded as 375 cm in height and 174 cm in width.
The artist remains unidentified, and no documented commission or original ownership history prior to its museum accession is recorded.
The painting Christ on the Cross, dated to 1350, is held in the collection of the Statens Museum for Kunst. The work is identified within the museum's records under the inventory number KMS 6989. While the source material confirms the artwork's current location and accession details, no specific exhibition history is provided in the available records.
Overview
Christ on the Cross is a painting depicting a crucifixion scene with three robed figures. The central figure is on the cross, while the other two stand below.
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