Strasbourg School
The Scene at Golgotha
Details
Artist
Strasbourg School
Title
The Scene at Golgotha
Date
about 1470-1480
Medium
Polychrome wood relief
Dimensions
Whole: height: 527 mm Whole: width: 625 mm Whole: depth: 159 mm
Reference
CVCSC:0322.N
Collection
Status
On Display
This rare carving depicts the scene at the crucifixion of Christ, showing two groups of onlookers flanking Mary Magdalene at the foot of the cross (the crosses have been lost). Two of the onlookers, on the right, may have been associated with commissioning the piece. One, a noble dressed in armour facing out, holds out his right hand. Beside him stands a figure with a coronet and the letter ‘E’ painted onto his leg.
Strasbourg School The Scene at Golgotha about 1470-1480 © Compton Verney, photo by Jamie Woodley
Strasbourg School The Scene at Golgotha about 1470-1480 © Compton Verney, photo by Jamie Woodley
Strasbourg School The Scene at Golgotha about 1470-1480 © Compton Verney, photo by Jamie Woodley
Strasbourg School The Scene at Golgotha about 1470-1480 © Compton Verney, photo by Jamie Woodley
Strasbourg School The Scene at Golgotha about 1470-1480 © Compton Verney, photo by Jamie Woodley
Strasbourg School The Scene at Golgotha about 1470-1480 © Compton Verney, photo by Jamie Woodley