Crucifixion
c. 1445Canvas transferred to a pine panel, 142 x 78 cm
Groeninge Museum, Bruges
The artist, a Bavarian, referred to as the Master of the Strauss Madonna, drew his inspiration from the great examples of the Southern Netherlands, especially Van Eyck and the Master of Flémalle.
Suggested listening (streaming mp3, 3 minutes):Guillaume Dufay: Hymn for Easter |