The Crucifixion

Gerard David painted ‘The Crucifixion’ around ca. 1495. The piece is oil on wood, measuring 21 x 15 inches. It resides in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York.

The painting’s surface measures slightly smaller than the overall size, at 20 5/8 x 14 3/4 inches. This suggests a tight framing within its original context.

Acquired by the museum through the Rogers Fund in 1909, ‘The Crucifixion’ is classified under European Paintings. It reflects the meticulous detail typical of David’s work.

Gerard David was active in both Bruges and Antwerp. His work fell into obscurity in the 17th century but was rediscovered in the 19th.

Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, https://www.metmuseum.org/art/collection/search/436098

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