The Crucifixion, miniature from the Hours of Étienne Chevalier, Jean Fouquet, circa 1452-1460

Christ is on the cross, to whom the sponge is held out and surrounded by the two thieves. At his feet, soldiers, pilate and the high priest on horseback are turned towards him. A group of soldiers are playing dice with christ's cloak at the bottom right. At the bottom left, the virgin is collapsed in the arms of saint john. Object Type: book of hours, illuminated manuscript. Genre: religious art. Date: circa 1452-1460. Place of creation: Tours. Dimensions: height: 16.5 cm (6.4 in); width: 12 cm (4.7 in). Medium: illumination on parchment. Collection: Condé Museum. La Crucifixion