The crucifixion in the middle of the 17th century, 26x41cm. Georgios margazinis "[o]pus georgii margazi[n. ]" inspired by flemish engraver jan sadeler i, the painter has composed a realistic sequence of the events of the crucifixion on several levels. On the first level the cross is on the ground and a soldier nails christ's feet while another prepares to raise the cross. Further back is depicted the crowd of the sanhedrin, mounted soldiers and princes. In the center is represented the large cross with the crucified christ, flanked by the crosses of the two robbers. Magdalene is kneeling at his base, embracing him with her arms, next to him is depicted the division of clothes and further back the virgin mary with the women, john and the crowd watching. In the background is represented jerusalem on a small scale, shrouded in darkness. Object Type: painting, icon. Genre: religious art. Date: circa 1647. Dimensions: height: 41 cm (16.1 in) ; width: 26 cm (10.2 in). Medium: limestone, oil. Depicted People: Jesus, Virgin Mary, Mary Magdalene. Collection: Hellenic Institute of Byzantine and Post-Byzantine Studies in Venice.
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