Plaque: The Crucifixion with Angels and Saints

Cleveland Museum of Art

The plaque titled "The Crucifixion with Angels and Saints" by an unknown artist depicts a gold relief on a black background. The relief is framed by a black frame with a gold border. Top center of the relief is an arch with an eagle centered on foliage. Below the arch, Jesus on the cross is centered. Jesus has a halo and his arms stretched out. The cross has a long vertical beam with 4 horizontal beams, one for each arm and two small ones near the top. There are two angels flying on either side of Jesus, each holding a ribbon with writing on it. There are 4 people on the bottom. On the left is a woman with a halo and a long dress. To her right is a man kneeling with his hands clasped. To his right is another man with a halo and a long dress looking up. To her right is a woman with a halo and long dress with her hand clasped. The plaque background behind the gold relief is black.