The Sibiu Crucifixion
An early work appearing to be influenced by the Flemish school, the Sibiu Crucifixion was formerly attributed to an unknown 14th century German painter. A symbolic view of Messina is depicted in the background, probably an allusion to Jerusalem as requested by the unknown client, in a typical fashion of the time.
| Artist | Antonello da Messina |
|---|---|
| Year | 1454-1455 |
| Type | Oil on wood |
| Dimensions | 59.7 cm × 42.5 cm (23.5 in × 16.7 in) |
| Location | Royal Museum of Fine Arts of Antwerp Antwerp, Belgium |
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