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ID: 901000242
Page link: http://vocab.getty.edu/page/ia/901000242
Record Type: Event/Narrative

Crucifixion of Christ (New Testament narrative)

Note: Narrative or devotional scene of Jesus crucified and dying. He may be crucified between two thieves; there may be his mother Mary and apostle John at the foot of the cross. A soldier may pierce his side with a lance. From Matthew 27:45-58; Mark 15:33-45; Luke 23:44-52; John 19:25-38.

Names:
Crucifixion of Christ (New Testament narrative) (preferred,English-P,D,P)
Jesus Christ Crucifixion (New Testament narrative) (English,U,P)
Crucifixion, The (New Testament narrative) (English,U,P)
Cristo crocifisso (New Testament narrative) (English-P,D,P)

Hierarchical Position:
Legend, Religion, Mythology (P)
....<Christian iconography> (P)
........<New Testament narratives> (P)
............Life of Jesus Christ (New Testament narrative) (I)
................Passion of Christ (New Testament narrative) (P)
....................Crucifixion of Christ (New Testament narrative) (P)
Related Iconography:
actor is .... Jesus Christ
..........(Legend, Religion, Mythology, Christian iconography, Christian characters, Jesus Christ (Christian character)) [901000087]
related to .... Raising of the Cross
..........(Legend, Religion, Mythology, Christian iconography, New Testament narratives, Life of Jesus Christ (New Testament narrative), Passion of Christ (New Testament narrative), Raising of the Cross (Christian iconography)) [901002141]
source is .... Bible, New Testament
..........(Literature and Performing Arts, Named written and performed works, Literary works: Philosophy, Religion, Bible (sacred literature, Judeo-Christian), Bible, New Testament (Biblical books, sacred texts)) [901000254]

Other Relationships:
topic is .... crucifixion
.....(executions (personal life events), deaths, personal life events, events (activities), Events (hierarchy name)) (AAT)
located in .... Golgotha
.....(Jerusalem, Israel, Asia) (TGN)
culture/religion is .... Christianity
.....(Abrahamic religions, religions (belief systems, cultures), religions and religious concepts, Associated Concepts (hierarchy name)) (AAT)
role/characteristic is .... narrative (literary works)
.....(genres for literature, genres in literature and performing arts, concepts in the arts and humanities, Associated Concepts (hierarchy name)) (AAT)

Sources:
Crucifixion of Christ (New Testament narrative)
................Catholic Encyclopedia [online], republished from 1913 edition (2003-)
................Library of Congress Authorities online (2002-)
Jesus Christ Crucifixion (New Testament narrative)
................Library of Congress Authorities online (2002-) sh 85070003
Crucifixion, The (New Testament narrative)
................Catholic Encyclopedia [online], republished from 1913 edition (2003-)
Cristo crocifisso (New Testament narrative)
................ICCD database (1988-)
Iconography Record Sources:
................ Iconclass Illustrated Edition (2022-) 73D6 the crucifixion of Christ: Christ's death on the cross; Golgotha
................ Catholic Encyclopedia [online], republished from 1913 edition (2003-)
................ National Gallery of Art, Washington D.C. [online] (2001-) http://www.nga.gov/content/ngaweb/features/byzantine/icons.html
................ J. Paul Getty Museum, collections online (2000-) http://www.getty.edu/art/collection/objects/105138/unknown-maker-the-crucifixion-german-fourth-quarter-of-15th-century/
................ Metropolitan Museum of Art [online] (2001-) http://www.metmuseum.org/toah/works-of-art/41.1.31/

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