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Altdorfer, Albrecht

Image Christ on the Cross

c.1520; Oil on wood, 75 x 57.5 cm; Museum of Fine Arts (Szepmuveseti Muzeum), Budapest, Hungary

Image Christ on the Cross (detail)

Image Christ on the Cross (detail)

The painting was commissioned by Peter Maurer, Provost of Sankt Florian for his private chapel. Italian influence (especially that of Mantegna's Deposition) can be observed on the painting.

© 14 Oct 2002, Nicolas Pioch - Top - Up - Info
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