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Christ Crucified Between the Two Thieves: 'The Three Crosses'

Rembrandt van Rijn

Cleveland Museum of Art

Dark brown and black image with light brown tones. Three crosses standing vertically in center and background. Central figure on a cross with arms stretched up and out to sides; wearing loincloth; head tilted up. Two other figures on crosses to left and right, both with loincloths; faces obscured. Figures standing on left side; some facing right; some with arms raised. Ground uneven; several figures on or near ground on left. Light source from center top; rays emanating down; streaks of light on background wall; distinct on left and right; blending in center.

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900 × 764 px
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