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The Crucifixion

Matteo di Giovanni

Cleveland Museum of Art

The Crucifixion by Matteo di Giovanni. A painting depicting a crucifixion scene. Jesus Christ is on the cross with a white loincloth. He has long brown hair and blood on his face, hands and feet. His arms are stretched out to the sides, nailed to the cross. A sign on the cross reads "INRI". To the left, a man in a blue robe and red cloak stands. To the right, a man on a brown horse wearing a red cloak and armor. On the far left, a man on a white horse wearing a yellow shirt and dark cap. In the foreground on the bottom left, a person lies on the ground. The background shows a blue sky with clouds, a green field, and a rocky hill.

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875 × 893 px
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