Painted wooden panel: Christ crucified between the Virgin, Saint John, and two angels. Front view.

Crucifixion from the church of Sauvagnat-Sainte-Marthe, Cl. 3413 © GrandPalaisRmn / Franck Raux

Painting depicting the bust of Christ on the cross, His haloed head inclined toward His right shoulder. Front view.

Crucifixion from the church of Sauvagnat-Sainte-Marthe, Cl. 3413 (detail) © GrandPalaisRmn / Franck Raux

Painting depicting a red and gold cross on a dark blue background with gold floral patterns. Front view.

Crucifixion from the church of Sauvagnat-Sainte-Marthe, Cl. 3413 (detail) © GrandPalaisRmn / Franck Raux

Painting on wood depicting an angel in profile with gaze directed to the right. Front view.

Crucifixion from the church of Sauvagnat-Sainte-Marthe, Cl. 3413 (detail) © GrandPalaisRmn / Franck Raux

Painting on wood depicting a forearm with a hand pierced by a nail. Front view.

Crucifixion from the church of Sauvagnat-Sainte-Marthe, Cl. 3413 (detail) © GrandPalaisRmn / Franck Raux

Painting: detail of a haloed man with curly blonde hair, his face resting between his hands. Front view.

Crucifixion from the church of Sauvagnat-Sainte-Marthe, Cl. 3413 (detail) © GrandPalaisRmn / Franck Raux

Painting: detail of a haloed woman with curly blonde hair, her face turned to the right. Front photograph.

Crucifixion from the church of Sauvagnat-Sainte-Marthe, Cl. 3413 (detail) © GrandPalaisRmn / Franck Raux

Crucifixion from the church of Sauvagnat-Sainte-Marthe

Description

On display - room 12

14th century

Late Middle Ages

This high altar panel painted on wood was made in the early 14th century. It depicts the Crucifixion between the Virgin Mary and Saint John.

Its affectedness, which is very noticeable in the strong representation of "mother’s pain", brings it closer to the prestigious achievements of master illuminator Honoré, whose art, highly appreciated in the royal environment, spread out from Paris.

A restoration in 2005 revealed a refined and luxurious painting technique (layering of ultramarine blues and azurite, use of metal sheets, and so on). The discovery, under the foot of the apostle, of a "heraldic shield" (incomplete but stamped with a mitre tip) would suggest a commission from the neighbouring abbey of Issoire, owner of the patronage of Sauvagnat.
 

From one artwork to another

Lead object: boat with an inscription on the sail carrying a Virgin and Child. Front view.

Pilgrimage badge, Notre-Dame, Cl. 4697 © GrandPalaisRmn / Michel Urtado

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