The representation of the subject closely follows the Gospel narrative, in that the centurion who exclaims 'truly this was the Son of God' is distinguished from the spear holder who was later named Longinus and miraculously cured of partial blindness.
Though the attribution of the panel has much been debated - with some scholars attributing it to Duccio, the founder of the Sienese school of painting, and others to several of his followers - few dispute its quality and importance.
More information
Title of artwork, date
The Crucifixion, c1315
Date supported
1985
Medium and material
Oil on panel
Dimensions
59.7 x 38 cm
Grant
500,000
Total cost
1,798,000
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