a visit with jesus

 Bible Art

The Crucifixion
Artist: Duccio di Buoninsegna
 1315    Painting

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In the centre of the composition, an artist in the school of Duccio has painted Christ at the moment of his death. His head has fallen to one side revealing an expression of pain as blood runs from his hands and head. Flanking him are the two thieves who, according to the Bible, were crucified at the same time.

 

The Crucifixion
Artist: Jacob Cornelisz van Oostsanen
 1500    Painting

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In this Netherlandish depiction of the crucifixion, there is equal emphasis on the surrounding landscape and figures flanking the figure of Christ in the foreground, who are shown wearing contemporary dress. A woman with long red hair, Mary Magdalene, can be seen praying at Christ's feet.

A Dutch artist based in Amsterdam, Jacob Cornelisz van Oostanen (c.1475–1533) was later influenced by his contemporary Albrecht Dürer (1471–1528).