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Christ Crucified with the Thieves, Saints, and a Female Donor
3959925 Christ Crucified with the Thieves, Saints, and a Female Donor, 1512 (mixed media on canvas with laminated basswood) by Baldung Grien, Hans (1484/5-1545); 138 x 140.5 cm; Kunstmuseum, Basel, Switzerland; German, out of copyright
Media ID 22545298
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This print titled "Christ Crucified with the Thieves, Saints, and a Female Donor" by Hans Baldung Grien takes us back to the year 1512. The artwork, created using mixed media on canvas with laminated basswood, measures 138 x 140.5 cm and is currently housed in the Kunstmuseum in Basel, Switzerland. In this powerful depiction of Christ's crucifixion, we witness a scene filled with profound emotion and religious symbolism. The central figure of Jesus Christ hangs on the cross, adorned with a crown of thorns as a painful reminder of his sacrifice for humanity. Surrounding him are two thieves who share in his fate. The composition also includes various saints and mourners paying their respects to the crucified savior. A female donor stands prominently among them, her coat of arms proudly displayed as she joins in mourning this tragic event. The landscape behind them adds depth to the painting while emphasizing its Northern European origins. A bishop clad in ecclesiastical robes can be seen alongside other figures representing different aspects of religious life. Symbolism plays an important role throughout this Renaissance masterpiece - from the skull at Christ's feet representing death to references from biblical texts such as Mary Magdalene mourning at his side. Through intricate details and meticulous craftsmanship, Baldung Grien invites viewers into a momentous scene that encapsulates both sorrow and hope found within Christian theology. This artwork serves as a testament to faith while reminding us of Jesus' ultimate
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