Basic info
| Technika | Olej na dřevě |
| Rozměr | 74.5 x 53.5 cm |
| Období | 15. století |
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This evocative devotional panel provides a profound theological narrative centered on the mystery of the Redemption. At the heart of the composition is the crucified Christ, depicted in the traditional three-nail arrangement. The iconography is rich with symbolic detail: hovering angels are skillfully positioned to collect the sacred blood flowing from Christ's wounds into chalices, a visual manifestation of the Eucharist.
Surrounding the central cross are key figures of the Passion and apostolic tradition. The Virgin Mary and Saint John are rendered with characteristic somber grace, balanced by the presence of Saint John the Baptist—identified by his attribute, the lamb—and Saint Andrew, holding his iconic saltire cross and a book. The figures are framed by gilded haloes executed in slight relief, adding a tactile, luminous quality to the scene. At the base, four kneeling figures from the clergy are depicted as pious donors, establishing a direct connection between the temporal world of the faithful and the eternal scene of the Crucifixion. The painting serves as a quintessential example of 15th-century German devotional art, combining meticulous narrative detail with a meditative atmosphere. Oil on wood, 74.5 x 53.5 cm






