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Danish Church Art

The Crucifixion

James Mills


CRUCIFIXION - PART 3 - WITH LONGINUS AND OTHER FIGURES.

Raasted. c.1175. (M-K 20-105). Crucifixion. East wall, right. Left, two figures, one with jew's hat. Next, man on ladder hammers right hand of Christ to cross. Between ladder and Christ, Longinus thrusts spear into side of Christ. Christ, with nimbus, on cross. Right, man nails feet of Christ to cross. Next, Man on ladder nails left hand of Christ to cross. Far right, three armed men, one with jew's hat.

Joerlunde. c.1175-1200. (M-K 13-071). Crucifixion. Chancel wall, lower right. Crucifixion.

Maaloev. c.1225. (M-K 17-092). Crucifixion. Chancel wall, left. Far left, figure with neck of robe edged with raised gold leafed plaster. Left, Crucifixion. Christ, with raised gold leafed plaster nimbus, robe edged with raised gold leafed plaster, on cross. Under left arm is seen a raised gold leafed plaster chalice, held by a figure with robe edged with raised gold leafed plaster, who rests his head on bosom of Christ

Keldby. c.1325. (M-K 14-025). Crucifixion. Sect 1, east wall, bottom row, left, detail. Left, John E., with nimbus, in sorrow. Longinus, with jew's hat, points to eyes. Between Longinus and Christ, half moon. Christ on cross. Between BVM and Christ, sun. Right, BVM in sorrow.

Kirkerup. c.1350. (M-K 15-023). Crucifixion. Choir, east arch. Poor condition. Christ, with nimbus, on cross. Left, BVM, with nimbus. Longinus, with jew's hat, thrusts spear into side of Christ. Right, John B., hand to head in sorrow.

Jyderup. c.1375. (M-K 13-051). M-K 13-051. Crucifixion. North arch. Left, a figure. Next a group of three figures, the BVM faints and is supported by two figures. Center, Christ on cross, bleeding from hands, side and feet. Right of Christ, a diminutive Longinus with spear, three soldiers, two in plate, one points towards Christ. Above, left of cross, and angel, right, a devil.

Kongsted. c.1430. Kongsted Workshop. (M-K 15-085). Crucifixion. Sect 1, east arch. Center, Christ, with cross nimbus, on cross, spear at wound on right side. Far left, female, with nimbus, hands, palms together, in prayer, kneeling. Left, group of three, BVM, with nimbus, faints and is supported by two other figures with nimbi. Right, first man points to Christ, two others right.

Moerkoev. c.1450. Isefjord Workshop. (M-K 17-060). Crucifixion. Sect 2, east arch. Left, good thief on tau cross. Three women, with nimbi, left of Christ, includes BVM, who is shown fainting in arms of one figure. Center, Christ, with cross nimbus and crown of thorns, bleeding from head, hands, side and feet. Scroll above, text illegible. Right of Christ, man with nimbus, holding book, seated on rock, left hand to eyes. Right, bad thief on tau cross, scroll, text. Si filius dei.

Aastrup. c.1480. Elmelunde Workshop. (M-K 30-087). Crucifixion. Sect 1, north arch. Left, man directing Longinus. Longinus, pointing to eyes, aided by another, thrusts spear into side of Christ. Basket of tools at Longinus' feet. Christ, with cross nimbus and crown of thorns, bleeding from head, hands, side, feet and all parts of body. BVM, with nimbus, fainting, supported by two figures with nimbi. Right, man with nimbus, cock above head, Peter?

Kongsted. c.1500. Brarup Workshop. (M-K 15-097). Crucifixion. Sect 4, east arch. Part lost. Left, good thief on tau cross, angel takes his soul. Next, BVM, with nimbus, faints and is supported by figure with nimbus. Man with sponge on pole put sponge to mouth of Christ. Longinus points to eyes with left hand, right hand holds spear which is guided by second man into side of Christ. Center, Christ, with cross nimbus, on tau cross, bleeding from hands and side, feet lost. Right of Christ, man with sword, scroll, text. Vere filius dei iste erat. Man holds scepter or mace inverted. Far right, bad thief on tau cross, devil takes his soul.

Sulsted. c.1548. Hans Maler. (M-K 23-014). Crucifixion. Choir, east arch, right. Left, good thief on tau cross made of lopped logs. Center left, BVM, with nimbus, fainting, supported by second figure, with nimbus. Longinus, with spear. Center, Christ, with cross nimbus and crown of thorns, bleeding for head, hands, sides feet and other parts of body. Center right, group of men, soldiers in background. Far right, bad thief on tau cross made of lopped logs. Text below. fader ieg befaler min siel ii dine hender ock doede strax.

OTHER IMAGES IN THE MILLS KRONBORG COLLECTION

Brarup. c.1500. Brarup. 04-066. Crucifixion. Choir, north wall. Poor condition. Left, soldier with battle hammer. Longinus points to eyes and thrusts spear into side of Christ. Christ, with cross nimbus and crown of thorns, bleeding from side, in loincloth, scroll above cross, text. INRI. Figures with nimbi, right, one fainting, supported by another.

Brarup. c.1500. Brarup. 04-067. Longinus. Choir, north wall, left, detail of crucifixion.

Broens. c.1525-35. 05-073. Raising the cross. Bottom row, north wall. Left, center, two men raise cross with Christ on the cross. Left, background, crowd including man with bishop's miter. Two crosses for thieves in background left and right. Crucifixion. Right, left, three women, two helping the one who faints. Longinus, left of cross, points to eyes as second man points lance to side of Christ. Center, Christ on cross, with nimbus. Woman, at foot of cross, embraces cross. Two men with dice, hold cloak. Soldier with spear. In background, left and right, the thieves on tau crosses.

Dronninglund. c.1520.06-027. Crucifixion. West wall, top row, left. Left, two mounted figures, one in plate with spear. Longinus, pointing to eyes, is helped by diminutive figure to thrust spear into side of Christ. From hand of mounted man, a scroll. Verefilius erat iste.

Dronninglund. c.1520.06-028. Crucifixion. West wall, top row, right. Left, Christ, with cross nimbus, on tau cross, wounds on side, body and feet. Scroll above. INRI. Right, group of four figures with nimbi. three figures, one male and two females, support BVM who faints, sword of sorrow piercing heart.

Dybe. c.1550. 06-039. Crucifixion. East arch. Left, thief on tau cross made of lopped tree. Below, text. O vos omnes qui transitis per viam atten dite et videte si est similis sicut dolor meus. Center, Christ, with cross nimbus, angel on either side of head, on cross, below left, BVM, with cross nimbus, holds hands palms together in prayer, below right, male figure with cross nimbus holds right hand shoulder high towards cross. Right, thief on tau cross made of lopped tree. Below, text. Fuit his pictur es gero andraeorate peo ianno domini.

Gierslev. c.1525. 09-038. Crucifixion. North chapel, east arch. Poor condition. Left, group of four, with nimbi, one supports woman in sorrow. Christ, with crown of thorns, rest lost. Right, group including soldiers in plate.

Goerlev. c.1474.10-110. Crucifixion. Weapon house, south arch. Left, good thief on tau cross, angel takes his soul. center, Christ, with cross nimbus, crown of thorns, bleeding from hands, side and feet above, on cross, text INRI. Right, bad thief on tau cross, devils takes his soul. Below right arm of Christ, Longinus, pointing to eyes, spear guided by diminutive man, thrusts into side of Christ. Right of Longinus, BVM, hands, palms together in prayer, supported by a figure, right and left. Right of cross, armed soldiers.

Goerlev. c.1474.10-111. Crucifixion. Weapon house, south arch, left detail. Good thief and Longinus.

Goerlev. c.1474.10-112. Crucifixion. Weapon house, south arch, center detail. Christ and BVM.

Goerlev. c.1474.10-113. Crucifixion. Weapon house, south arch, right detail. Soldiers and bad thief.

Jetsmark. c.1474.13-036. Crucifixion. Sect 3, south arch. Left, good thief on tau cross, angel takes his soul as it comes from mouth. Center, Christ on cross, with cross nimbus, crown of thorns, blood flowing from hands, side and feet. Left of Christ, soldier on horseback and Longinus thrusts spear into side of Christ. Right of Christ, man holds sponge to mouth of Christ. Right, two other soldiers. Far right, bad thief on tau cross, devil takes his soul as it comes from mouth.

Joerlunde. c.1175-1200. 13-067. Lazarus. Chancel wall, complete. Upper left, part covered by later construction, left, two female figures with raised plaster nimbi before figure, upper portion lost, Christ, Mary Magdalene and Martha. Right, figure in white, with raised plaster nimbus, rises from grave, Lazarus. Left of Lazarus, figure in brown, left, figure in brown holds top of coffin. Above, a geometric border, below, an ornamental border. Lower left, Christ, with raised plaster nimbus, greeted by three figures seated at table covered with cloth with dishes and bowl. Christ eating in the house of Lazarus. Upper right, betrayal, three figures, with raised plaster nimbi, one with sword, rest of wall-painting covered. Lower right, crucifixion, left, figure with raised plaster nimbus, Longinus with spear, Christ, with raised plaster nimbus, on tau cross. next, man with sponge on rod, rest of wall-painting covered.

Keldby. c.1325. 14-018. Judgment. Sect 1, east wall. Center, Trinity in judgment. The Father, with cross nimbus, lilies left, sword right, from mouth, seated on a rainbow, angels with censers either side of head, holds crucifix. Christ, with nimbus, on cross, bleeding from hands, side and feet. Beak of Dove of Holy Ghost touches nimbus of Christ. Left, top row, part covered by later construction, saint standing on monster of heathenism, Catherine with wheel and sword, Andrew with oblique cross, Matthew with sword, Simon with saw, Michael with pilgrim's palms, nearest center, unidentified large figure, kneeling, with bleeding knees. Right, top row, part covered by later construction, angel with crown of thorns, Lawrence with grid, far right, remains of man in skins, John B. Center row, left, figures standing in flames, next, figure dressed as bishop holds chalice containing wafer head high. Diminutive figure kneels before bishop, hands, palms together, in prayer. Right, large angel blows trumpet. Above trumpet, second figure holds chalice with wafer. Center row, right, angel with sword drives damned into flames filled with devils. Bottom row, left, Crucifixion, left, John E. in sorrow, diminutive Longinus, wearing jew's hat, points to eyes as spear point touches left breast of Christ, half moon between Longinus and Christ. Right of Christ, sun, BVM in sorrow

Kettinge. c.1500.14-086. Crucifixion. Sect 4, east arch. Left, group of three with nimbi, BVM faints, supported by second figure, third figure male. Longinus points to eyes as he thrusts spear into side of Christ. Christ, with cross nimbus, bleeding from head, hands, side and feet. Right, man with spear, mounted man points towards Christ.

Linde. c.1500. 16-021. Crucifixion. Choir, north wall. Poor condition. Center, Christ, with cross nimbus, on cross. Scroll under arm each side, text. . . . om noeit och gamel testament. Above, perched on top of cross, pelican plucks at breast.

Lumby. c.1475. 16-031. Crucifixion. Poor condition.

Moerkoev. c.1450. Isefjord Workshop. 17-061. Crucifixion. Sect 2, east arch, left side.

Moerkoev. c.1450. Isefjord Workshop. 17-062. Crucifixion. Sect 2, east arch, right side.

Moerkoev. c.1450. Isefjord Workshop. 17-085. Crucifixion. Poor condition.

Maaloev. c.1225.17-094. Crucifixion. Chancel wall, left. Detail of crucifixion.

Maaaloev. c.1225.17-111. Crucifixion. North wall, right. Fragment of crucifixion.

Maaloev. c.1450. Isefjord Worshop.17-113. Crucifixion. south wall, center. Poor condition. Left, good thief on tau cross. Next, figure, with nimbus, cloth to face. Center, Christ, with cross nimbus and crown of thorns, bleeding from hands, side and feet, scroll above, cannot read. Right, figure with nimbus, hands crossed on breast.

Maaloev. c.1450. Isefjord Worshop.17-114. Crucifixion. south wall, center. Crucifixion, detail left.

Maaloev. c.1450. Isefjord Worshop.17-115. Crucifixion. South wall, center. Crucifixion, detail right.

Noedebo. c.1425.18-023. Crucifixion. Sect 1, east arch. Left, Longinus thrusts spear into side of Christ. Center, Christ, with cross nimbus and crown of thorns, bleeding from hands, side and feet. Right, executioner on ladder nails hand to cross

Noerre Herlev. c.1450. Isefjord Workshop. 18-068. Crucifixion. Sect 1, east arch. Left, good thief on tau cross. Next, three women with nimbi, BVM fainting supported by two others. Next, Longinus thrusts lance into side of Christ. Center, Christ, with cross nimbus and crown of thorns, bleeding from head, hands, side and feet. Scroll above, text, cannot read. Right of Christ, man holds sponge on staff up to mouth of Christ. Right, John E., with nimbus, right hand to face. Far right, bad thief on tau cross.

Noerre Herlev. c.1450. Isefjord Workshop. 18-069. Crucifixion. Sect 1, east arch. Left detail of Crucifixion.

Noerre Herlev. c.1450. Isefjord Workshop.18-070. Crucifixion. Sect 1, east arch. Right detail of Crucifixion.

Ottestrup. c.1510.19-024. Crucifixion. Sect 2, east arch. Center, Christ, with cross nimbus and crown of thorns, bleeding from head, hands side and feet. Scroll above, text. INRI. Left, BVM, with nimbus, hands flat to breast, kneels. Right, John E., with nimbus, right hand raised towards Christ, left hand holds robe.

Ottestrup. c.1510.19-025. Crucifixion. Sect 2, east arch, left. Good thief on tau cross made of lopped wood.

Ottestrup. c.1510.19-026. Crucifixion. Sect 2, east arch, right. Bad thief on tau cross made of lopped wood. John E..

Over Draaby. c.1450. Isefjord Workshop. 19-064. Crucifixion. Belfry, east arch. Christ, with cross nimbus and crown of thorns, bleeding from hands, side and feet. Left, good thief on tau cross. Next, BVM, with nimbus, hands crossed on breast. Right, John E., with nimbus, book in left hand, right hand to eyes. Far right, bad thief on tau cross.

Reerslev. c.1450. Isefjord Workshop. 20-019. Crucifixion. Sect 2, north arch. Left, good thief on tau cross. Next BVM, with nimbus, stands in sorrow. Center left, Longinus thrusts spear into side of Christ. Christ, with cross nimbus and crown of thorns, bleeding from head, hands and feet. Center right, man with staff holds sponge to mouth of Christ. Next, man with nimbus. Right, bad thief on tau cross. Scroll above Christ, cannot read.

Rynkeby. c.1562-65.20-028. Crucifixion. East wall, detail of crucifixion

Skibby. c.1350. 21-105. Crucifixion. Choir, east arch. Lower left, scourging, left, man with jew's hat strikes at Christ with birches. Center, Christ, with cross nimbus, facing pillar, hands tied around pillar, bleeding from all parts of body. Right, second man raises birches to strike Christ. Center, Christ, with cross nimbus and crown of thorns, bleeding from hands and side, on cross of lopped logs. Above, on either side, an angel with censer. Left, BVM, with nimbus, hands to face. Between BVM and Christ, Longinus thrusts spear into side of Christ. Right, John E., with nimbus and book in left hand. Far right, resurrection. Left, and in foreground, diminutive soldiers sleep. Center, Christ, with cross nimbus, right hand, three fingers extended, in blessing, vexillum in left hand, both hands bleeding, steps from tomb with right foot.

Smoerum. c.1500. 22-054. Crucifixion. Sect 1, south arch. Far left, man strikes at good thief. Left, good thief on tau cross. Longinus thrusts spear into side of Christ. Between Longinus and Christ, two figures. Center, Christ, with nimbus. Figure to right of cross. Man with staff puts sponge to mouth of Christ. Figure between man with staff and bad thief. Right, bad thief.

Tirsted. c.1400. 25-065. Crucifixion. Bottom, between windows. Poor condition. Left, Longinus thrusts spear into side of Christ. Christ, with cross nimbus and crown of thorns, bleeding from head, hands and side. Right, three heads.

Taagerup. c.1425. 26-089. . West arch. Far left, executioner cuts legs of good thief with halberd. Left, good thief on tau cross, angel takes his soul. Center left, Mary Magdalene with ointment jar, BVM, fainting, supported by man. Longinus, pointing to eyes, spear guided by another, thrusts into side of Christ. Man offers Christ sponge on end of staff. Christ, with cross nimbus and crown of thorns, bleeding from head, hands, side and feet. Center right, man with sword, scroll in left hand, text. Vere filius dei erat iste. Group of soldiers. Far right, executioner cuts legs of bad thief with halberd, devil takes soul.

Taagerup. c.1425. 26-090. Crucifixion. West arch, left detail. Good thief, Mary Magdalene, BVM, Longinus.

Taagerup. c.1425. 26-091. Crucifixion. West arch, right detail. Bad thief, text, soldiers.

Viskinge. c.1425. 29-012. Crucifixion. Sect 1, east arch. Far left, good thief on tau cross, angel takes his soul. Left, BVM, fainting, is tended by group of three with nimbi, two without. Center left, Longinus, aided by second figure, thrusts lance into side of Christ. Center, Christ, with cross nimbus and crown of thorns, bleeding from head, hands, side and feet. Center right, group of people, without nimbi. Far right, bad thief, devil takes his soul.

Viskinge. c.1425. 29-013. Crucifixion. Sect 1, east arch, top detail.

Viskinge. c.1425. 29-014. Crucifixion. Sect 1, east arch, right detail.

Viskinge. c.1425. 29-018. Crucifixion. Sect 1, west arch, right. Thieves lead away by soldier.

Aaale. c.1515. 31-075. Sufferings of Christ. Choir, north wall. Top row. Left, gate of Jerusalem. Next, Christ carries the cross, aided by Simon of Cyrene, lead by rope tied around waist, soldier in background blowing horn. Next, good thief on tau cross of lopped logs, takes his soul. Next, crucifixion, Christ, with cross nimbus, flanked by two figures with nimbi. Rest lost. Bottom row. From left. Betrayal, Christ, with cross nimbus, embraced and kissed by Judas, money bag at waist. Christ, right hand on head of Malchus, crouched at His feet, lantern on the ground. Next. Appearance before the high priest who wears a bishop's miter. Christ, with cross nimbus, hand tied in front, held by two men. Next, scourging, executioner raises birches to strike. Christ, with cross nimbus, back to pillar, hands tied behind pillar. Rest lost.

Aale. c.1515. 31-076. Carrying the cross. Choir, north wall, left detail top. Tau cross of lopped logs.

Aale. c.1515. 31-077. Crucifixion, North Wall, right detail, top.

IMAGES FOUND IN DANMARKS KIRKER

Aarhus Cathedral, XVI-489, 265, 276. Painted wood, reredos. 1479.

Aarhus, Vor Frue, XVI-1122, 80-89. Wood carving, reredos. c.1500. By Claus Berg.

Asminderoed, II-774, 13. Engraved plate, chalice. 1350-1400.

Birkeroed, II-940, 22-27. Wood carving, reredos. c. 1475. Probably from the same North German workshop as Hvidovre, Hejls, and Rom.

Birkeroed, II-954, 22. Stone carving. c. 1600. In National Museum.

Brarup, VIII-1254, 12. Wood carving, reredos. c.1450. Similar to Vaalse.

Eggeslevmagle, V-784, 12, 13. Wood carving, reredos. 1450-1500.

Esrum, II-1052, 10, 11. Wood carving, reredos. 1496. In National Museum.

Fjaelde, VIII-I 039. Plate, chalice. c. 1575.

Frederiksborg Castle church, II-1796, 71-93. Wmbossed metal and cast, reredos. 1606.

Gedesby, VIII-1372, 3. Painted wood, reredos. c. 1573. Dutch panel style.

Hagested, IV-544, 26-29. Wood carving, reredos. c.1510.

Halsted, VIII-600, 9. Wood carving, reredos. c.1475.

Havrebjerg, IV-1096, 14, 15. Painted wood, reredos. 1425-50.

Helsingoer, St. Marie, III-377, 67-85. engraved plate, chalice. 1333. In National Museum. Called the Parisian set.

Helsingoer, St. Olai, II-127, 47, 48. sc. c.1560- Of Dutch workmanship.

Kirke Stillinge, V-729, 9, 10.Wood carving, reredos. c. 1480. Inset in 1690 reredos.

Lille Lyngby, II-1519. Wood carving, sounding board. 1614. By Bernt from Slangerup.

Magleby, VI-1003, 4. Wood carving, altar panel. 1598. By Abel Schroeder the Elder in Naestved.

Magleby, VI-374, 5, Painted wood, reredos. 1606.

Noedebo, II-1077, 15-19. Painted wood, reredos. c. 1525. In the Lower Rhine style.

Noerre Alslev, VIII-1200. Casting, bell. Width across mouth. 105 cm. c.1574. By Michel Westphal.

Nordlunde, VIII-567. Wood carving, reredos. c. 1475. North German workmanship. In National Museum.

Oerev H, IV-1056. Stone carving, alabaster. 1580.

Roholte, V-553. Wood carving, reredos. 1592.

Saeby, IV-914, 23. Wood carving, reredos. c.1500.

Saedinge, VIII-788, 6, 7. Wood carving, reredos. c. 1475.

Skelskoer, V-252, 12. Wood carving, reredos. c.1475.

Slangerup, St. Michael, II-2054, 22-24. Wood carving. 1450-75.

Sludstrup, V-696, 8. Plate, cast, chalice. 1499.

Store Taastrup, IV-328, 9. Painted wood, altar panel. 1575-1600.

Vaa1se, VIII-1208, 6. Wood carving, reredos. c.1450. Similar to Brarup.


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