April 13, 2012

Unkown Artist's Crucifixion Tapestry

Nationality: Flemish
Creation Date: c. 1500-1525
Size: 71.7 x 76 in (182 x 193 cm)
Media: tapestry in wool, silk, silver-gilt thread

This tapestry is interesting to me in that it is a wonderful example of visually concretized values. The first image below looks patchy because I used Photoshop to piece together the detail images that were available--unfortunately, I don't know where this tapestry is located or who made it.  In any case, flanking Jesus are the two thieves, one good, one evil.  Their body language is quite different as they hang from their crosses making it easy to guess which thief is which. 

Flemish Crucifixion Tapestry one objectivist's art object of the day


Flemish Crucifixion Tapestry Jesus Medieval Thieves Commentary


Flemish Crucifixion Tapestry Jesus Medieval Thieves Commentary

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