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ID number: BIRBI-39.1 Institution: The Barber Institute of Fine Arts Artist / Maker: Unknown Italian Artist Title / Object name: Crucifixion Object type: Painting Place made: Probably Tuscany Culture: Italian, end of 13th century Date made: end of the 13th century Materials: Tempera on wood Measurements: 56.5 x 32.5 cm Provenance: Hutton; Langton Douglas; Henry Harris; purchased from Mr Henry Harris in 1939 for £1,300. |
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The Virgin Mary and Saint John the Evangelist mourn at the foot of the cross. Their anguish directs attention to the humanity of Christ and his suffering. Such small scale devotional paintings sought to deepen and inspire faith, encouraging a direct emotional response. Notes: Exhibited: 'Italian Art', Royal Academy, London, UK, 1930, no. 1; 'L'Art Italien', Petit Palais, Paris, France, 1935, no. 26; National Gallery, London, UK, 1939; 'Birth of a Collection: Masterpieces from the Barber Institute of Fine Arts', National Gallery, London, UK, 22 May 2013 - 01 September 2013 |
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2 Related Publications | |
| Gesten und Gebärden: Begriffsbestimmung und -verwendung in Hinblick auf kunsthistorische Untersuchungen Mrass, Marcus Schnell und Steiner 2005 | |
| Opere complete Longhi, R. 1974 | |
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