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The Crucifixion, the Nativity and Saints, Ambrogio Lorenzetti

Ambrogio Lorenzetti

The Crucifixion, the Nativity and Saints

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Ambrogio Lorenzetti

The Crucifixion, the Nativity and Saints, ca. 1330 – 1335

Dimensions: 58.8 x 39.1 x 1.7 cm

Physical Description: Poplar

Inventory Number: 1005

Acquisition: Acquired in 1865 in an exchange with the Frankfurt Verein für Geschichte und Alterthumskunde

Status: On display, 2nd upper level, Old Masters, room 12

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01:11
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01:58

Work Data

Basic Information

Title: The Crucifixion, the Nativity and Saints

Painter

Ambrogio Lorenzetti

Period Produced

14th century

School

Late Middle Ages

Object Type

painting (artwork)

Physical Description: Poplar

Material

poplar wood

Technique

mixed technique

Label at the Time of Manufacture: Bezeichnet auf dem Schriftband Johannes d. T.: ECCE * AGNIV * DEI /* QVI TOLLIT

Property and Acquisition

Work Content

Motifs and References

Genre

Persons Shown

Associated Persons and Institutions

Illustrated Passage

Bibel, Neues Testament, Matthäus 27,56
Bibel, Neues Testament, Markus 15,40
Bibel, Neues Testament, Lukas 23,32-49
Bibel, Neues Testament, Matthäus 2,1-11
Bibel, Neues Testament, Lukas 2,8-14

Iconclass

Primary

73D643crucified Christ with Mary, John, and Mary Magdalene
73D642crucified Christ with Mary Magdalene, who usually weeps and embraces the cross
11H(JOHN THE BAPTIST)John the Baptist; possible attributes: book, reed cross, baptismal cup, honeycomb, lamb, staff
11H(BARTHOLOMEW)the apostle Bartholomew; possible attributes: book, devil or dragon at feet, knife, scroll, flayed skin, staff
11HH(CATHERINE)the virgin martyr Catherine of Alexandria; possible attributes: book, crown, emperor Maxentius, palm-branch, ring, sword, wheel
11HH(CECILIA)the virgin martyr Cecilia of Rome; possible attributes: falcon, musical instruments, organ, wreath of roses and lilies
73B23adoration of the Christ-child by Mary and Joseph
73B14annunciation of Christ's birth to the shepherds (and/or shepherdesses) at night; a host of singing angels in the air

Secondary

25H11mountains
25G3trees

Alternative

11HH(HELENA)empress Helena, mother of Constantine the Great; possible attributes: model of church, (royal) crown, crown of thorns, cross, three nails

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18.07.2024