Period: Late Gothic
Date: c. 1480–1500
Collection: Cleveland Museum of Art
Object no.: 1948.131

Crucified Christ

Unknown maker, c. 1480–1500

Maker: Unknown maker
Date: c. 1480–1500
Medium: pot metal, white glass with silver stain (with later composite glass)
Dimensions: Overall: 86.9 x 43.5 cm (34 3/16 x 17 1/8 in.)
Period: Late Gothic

Why it matters

This panel would have originally been part of a much larger window. It represents the crucified Christ at the moment of death on the cross. Christ is flanked by two angels, one of which collects blood in a chalice from the wound in his right hand, a symbol of the Eucharistic wine. This potent symbol is reinforced by the scrolling vines with grapes. The window would have very likely been located behind an altar in a church where the symbolism would have resonated with the celebration of the Mass.

Cleveland Museum of Art collection record