Late 17th-Century Hessian School, Crucifixion With Donors

Late 17th-Century Hessian School, Crucifixion With DonorsThis late 17th century German oil painting depicts the Crucifixion of Christ with kneeling donors, conceived as a complete memorial ensemble within its original inscribed frame. At the centre, Christ hangs upon the cross beneath a sky of roiling dark clouds, his pale body illuminated against an opening of golden light. Blood falls in deliberate crimson drops from his hands, feet, and side, descending through the composition. Below, a man and woman

She’s challenged herself with various surfaces

which was derived from the French word for the back leg of an animal

The concept dates back several centuries and began with institutions similar to convents

As a poet and painter

Medium: Oil on canvasOverall size: 14” x 10” / 36cm x 26cmYear of creation: c

Each figure is given weight

Perhaps two of the documents are letters from a loved one

Nestled under a leafy canopy

Twirling in the right hand - I love another

Perhaps it formed one of twelve works

Produced in 1906

It’s a colourful piece that would make an interesting focal point - particularly in a bedroom