MASTER THOMAS de Coloswar
(first half of 15th century)

Crucifixion

1427
Tempera on wood
Christian Museum, Esztergom

The painting originally was one of the panels of the Calvary altarpiece at Garamszentbenedek. This altarpiece is one of the most significant painting of the period in Hungary; its source can be traced to the court painting in Bohemia, and it is also related to the court painting in Burgundy.

Suggested listening (streaming mp3, 3 minutes):
Guillaume Dufay: Hymn for Easter