The Passion Narratives are the most recognized events to Christians and even Non-Christians. The Crucifixion of Christ is arguably the pinnacle of all the Passion Narratives. The Crucifixion scene is represented in art repeatedly and in different mediums. These representations are reminders of Jesus's love for all people and his ultimate sacrifice for the sins of the world. The majority of these narratives will have multiple people in them with Jesus as the focal point.
Book-Cover Plaque with the Crucifixion and Holy Women at the Tomb, Carolingian, ca. 870-880 (Medieval), From the collection of: The Walters Art Museum
The Figures are more stout like the Late Antiquity Style. The Crucifixion scene, on top, shows the classic halo around Jesus' head and a defeated serpent (Satan) below Jesus.
Reliquary Cross, Mosan Workshop (Workshop), ca. 1150-75 (Medieval), From the collection of: The Walters Art Museum
This representation is not naturalistic. It is very stylized but that was the intention of this piece.
Diptych: Crucifixion and Epiphany, Unknown, 1375-1400, From the collection of: Indianapolis Museum of Art at Newfields
This diptych leaf depiction of the Crucifixion has figures that show almost no emotion in the faces. However, the pose of holding themselves is an attempt at showing emotion.
The Crucifixion with Longinus, Unknown, Brother Philipp, about 1400 - 1410, From the collection of: The J. Paul Getty Museum
This manuscript is very rich in color. However, the figures are very stylized and almost cartoon-like. Some of the figures, like the other's being crucified, show exaggerated emotion.
The Crucifixion and The Seven Last Words of Christ, Master of Sir John Fastolf, about 1430–1440, From the collection of: The J. Paul Getty Museum
This manuscript depiction of the Crucifixion was unique to me because of the seven phrases that seem to flow out of Jesus. The figures here show more realistic emotion.
Mystic Crucifixion, Sandro Botticelli (Alessandro Filipepi), c. 1500, From the collection of: Harvard Art Museums
This painting shows the Crucifixion with an extensive background scene as well. This is something we haven't really seen in other depictions. Mary and Jesus both show emotion.
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