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| Keywords: Russian - Crucifixion with Saints - Walters 61295 (2).jpg This woodcarved relief icon shows the Crucifixion in front of an architectural rendering of the city of Jerusalem The apostles Peter and Paul appear at the ends of the arms preceded by the Virgin Lazarus' sister Martha Saint John and the centurion Longinus Two Russian monastic saints Sergius of Radonezh and Cyril of Belozersk are shown in prayer at the base of the cross The Three Angels visiting Abraham at the top symbolize the Holy Trinity and correspond symbolically with the three holy bishops Gregory John Chrysostom and Basil at the bottom The silver frame was added long after the crucifix had been carved it has an assayer's mark from the city of Astrakhan dated 1850 century 16 Early Modern gilded wood paint cm 27 16 2 2 accession number 61 295 5439 Henry Walters Baltimore date of acquisition unknown by purchase Walters Art Museum Henry Walters Acquired by Henry Walters Translation on the back of the silver frame Remember Nicholas and Elizabeth with their children Mary and Cleopatra A Millennium of Christianity Russian Art from The Walters Art Gallery The Walters Art Gallery Baltimore 1988-1989 place of origin Russia <gallery> File Russian - Crucifixion with Saints - Walters 61295 jpg </gallery> Walters Art Museum license Russian art in the Walters Art Museum Crucifixes in Russia Media contributed by the Walters Art Museum needs category review | ||||
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