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Crucifixion Altarpiece, so-called St. Peter’s Church Altarpiece, Master of the Middle Rhine ca. 1420

Master of the Middle Rhine ca. 1420

Crucifixion Altarpiece, so-called St. Peter’s Church Altarpiece

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Master of the Middle Rhine ca. 1420

Crucifixion Altarpiece, so-called St. Peter’s Church Altarpiece, ca. 1420

Kreuzigung Christi: 186.4 x 168.6 x 1.4 cm
Gebet am Ölberg und Gefangennahme Christi: 91.2 x 73.9 x 0.8 cm
Christus vor Pilatus und Kreuztragung: 91.3 x 73.8 x 0.95 cm
Kreuzabnahme und Grablegung Christi: 89.8 x 73.8 x 2.3 cm
Heimsuchung: 189.6 x 74.1 x 0.9 cm

Physical Description: Mixed technique on fir

Inventory Number: HM 1-5

Acquisition: On permanent loan from Historisches Museum Frankfurt am Main since 1922

Status: On display, 2nd upper level, Old Masters, room 3

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Work Data

Basic Information

Title: Crucifixion Altarpiece, so-called St. Peter’s Church Altarpiece

Painter

Master of the Middle Rhine ca. 1420

Central panel: The Crucifixion

Panel interior: Agony in the Garden and Arrest of Christ; Christ before Pilate, Carrying of the Cross; Deposition and Entombment of Christ

Panel exterior: The Visitation (exterior wing of the altarpiece allegedly from Saint Peter's, Frankfurt)

Period Produced

15th century

School

Late Middle Ages

Object Type

painting (artwork)

Physical Description: Mixed technique on fir

Material

fir

Technique

mixed technique

Property and Acquisition

Work Content

Motifs and References

Genre

Persons Shown

Associated Persons and Institutions

Illustrated Passage

siehe Einzeldarstellung

Iconclass

Primary

73D6the crucifixion of Christ: Christ's death on the cross; Golgotha (Matthew 27:45-58; Mark 15:33-45; Luke 23:44-52; John 19:25-38)
73D61comprehensive representations of the events on Golgotha during Christ's hanging on the cross, no particular event emphasized
73D625bystanders at the foot of the cross, among whom Mary, Mary Magdalene and John the Evangelist; Mary may be shown swooning
73D67141angel(s) catching Christ's blood in cup(s)
11HH(VERONICA)Veronica; possible attributes: 'Sudarium' (veil with the image of Christ)
11D3121'Vera Icon', held up by Veronica
73D312Christ's prayer in the Garden of Gethsemane during the night
73D31211agony of Christ; three (or eleven) apostles sleeping
11H(JAMES THE GREAT)the apostle James the Great; possible attributes: book, pilgrim's cloak, hat, shell, staff, and wallet, scroll, sword
11H(JOHN)the apostle John the Evangelist; possible attributes: book, cauldron, chalice with snake, eagle, palm, scroll
11H(PETER)the apostle Peter, first bishop of Rome; possible attributes: book, cock, (upturned) cross, (triple) crozier, fish, key, scroll, ship, tiara
11CGod the Father
11G1925angel(s) with chalice
73D313the kiss of Judas: accompanied by soldiers with torches and lanterns, he kisses Christ
73D314the arrest of Christ ~ Garden of Gethsemane
73D323Christ before Pontius Pilate (Matthew 27:11-26; Mark 15:2-15; Luke 23:2-7, 23:13-25; John 18:28 - 19:16)
73D41carrying of the cross: Christ bearing the cross, alone or with the help of others (e.g. Simon the Cyrenian)
73D71descent from the cross: Christ is taken down from the cross, usually by Nicodemus and Joseph of Arimathaea who are standing on the ladders (both arms of Christ detached)
73D76Christ's entombment (possibly by angels)
73D72121Christ's body supported by Mary, others present
73A622Mary and Elisabeth, both pregnant, embracing
73A65Mary's stay in the house of Elisabeth ~ Visitation
22C311nimbus, halo ~ radiance emanating from persons or things

Secondary

48C10'Architectura', symbolic representations, allegories and emblems ~ architecture; 'Architettura' (Ripa)

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18.07.2024