The Crucifixion: Miniature Excised from a Prayer Book

Cleveland Museum of Art

A painting depicting The Crucifixion. Jesus Christ hangs on a brown cross with outstretched arms and a halo around his head. A white loincloth covers his lower body. The cross stands on a wooden base on a hill with two women on either side. The woman to Jesus' left wears a blue cloak over a red dress and a head covering; she has her hands clasped together in prayer. The woman on Jesus' right wears a green dress with a red cloak. In the background, a town with several buildings and a bridge over a body of water; a rocky hill on the left; and blue sky with white clouds. The scene is set within an arch-shaped frame. The artist's work is characterized by detailed and emotive illustrations.