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Christ Crucified between the Virgin and Saint John

14th century
Not on view
In the Middle Ages, familiar typologies evolved and were constantly refined in accordance with stylistic changes. The fourteenth-century Crucified Christ between the Virgin and Saint John follows a relatively static convention.

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title: Christ Crucified between the Virgin and Saint John
  • Date: 14th century
  • Geography: Made in France (?)
  • Culture: French (?)
  • Medium: Sardonyx, rock crystal, gold and enamel mount
  • Dimensions: Overall: 1 3/4 x 1 1/4 x 7/16 in. (4.4 x 3.1 x 1.1 cm)
    visible cameo: 1 x 3/4 in. (2.5 x 1.9 cm)
  • Classification: Lapidary Work-Sardonyx
  • Credit Line: The Milton Weil Collection, 1940
  • Object Number: 40.20.59
  • Curatorial Department: Medieval Art and The Cloisters

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