Crucifix with Scenes of the Passion
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From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
1235
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From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
This wooden crucifix hangs high above the altar. A crowned Christ looks down, alive on the cross, his ribs carved deep, his loincloth draped in stiff folds. Below him, tiny scenes tell the Passion story in bright reds and blues. The artist stacked the scenes like a comic strip. Gold leaf glows behind each figure, making them pop against the dark wood. This wasn’t just art—it was a sermon in paint. The colors stay bold after 800 years. See it in person at The Cleveland Museum of Art.
