Crucifixion with the Virgin, St John and the Magdalene
Unknown artist, 1400– 1499
The centre of this painting is dominated by the crucifixion. The Magdalen embraces the base of the cross in the centre of the foreground. The Virgin is supported by a group of secondary figures to the left and St. John stands alone on the right-hand side of the painting. Surrounding the cross is a group of angels and a pelican is placed at its summit. This painting was part of a collection of 117 works belonging to the industrialist and engineer F.D. Licit Green and bequeathed to York through the Art Fund, in 1955, in recognition of the remarkable efforts made after the Second World War by its curator to transform it into a gallery of international importance.
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Title of artwork, date
Crucifixion with the Virgin, St John and the Magdalene, 1400– 1499
Date supported
1955
Medium and material
Oil on wood
Dimensions
64.7 x 45 cm
Gifted by
F D Lycett Green
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