Frans Francken the Elder (1542
Frans Francken the Elder (1542-1616), Circumcircle. Large crucifixion, masterly composed, multi-figured scenery, under the high crosses the figures mentioned in the different gospels are depicted in four groups, so the mourning Mary with John, the Roman soldiers around Longinus and Stephaton, a group of mounted men from the background as well as those dicing for Jesus' clothes. Oil on parquet panel, restored, minimal retouching a. renewed varnish, 75 x 62 cm
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Frans Francken the Elder (1542-1616), Circumcircle. Large crucifixion, masterly composed, multi-figured scenery, under the high crosses the figures mentioned in the different gospels are depicted in four groups, so the mourning Mary with John, the Roman soldiers around Longinus and Stephaton, a group of mounted men from the background as well as those dicing for Jesus' clothes. Oil on parquet panel, restored, minimal retouching a. renewed varnish, 75 x 62 cm