the Elector John Frederick and his family. Painted in 1555. Considered Cranach's finest work.—Kugler (Crowe), i. 192; Schuchart, ii. 240; Förster, x.
By Gheerardt David, Berlin Museum; wood, arched, H. 4 ft. 7 in. × 3 ft. 3 in. Christ on the cross, bewailed by the Marys, the Magdalen, and John Evangelist. The figure of Christ is a facsimile of that in the baptism of Christ, painted for Jean des Trompes. Formerly in Solly Collection.—C. & C., Flemish Painters, 307.
By Anton van Dyck, Mechlin Cathedral; canvas, H. 13 ft. × 9 ft. The Saviour upon the cross, between the two thieves, has just expired; the sun is veiled and gloom obscures the heavens; on the right, the Virgin; behind her John and Mary the mother of James, and at the foot of the cross the Magdalen; on the opposite side, a mounted soldier leaning on the pommel of his saddle, and looking fixedly at Christ; on his left an executioner, and on the further side of the cross, two spectators. Painted about 1627 for Ch. of the Recollets, at the suppression of which transferred to the Cathedral; carried to Paris and returned in 1815. Engraved by Van den Wyngaerde; Bolswert; J. J. Van den Berghe; C. Normand.—Smith, iii. 1; Guiffrey.
By Cornelis Engelbrechtsen, Leyden Museum. Large altarpiece with many figures, and wings representing Abraham's Sacrifice and the miracle of the Brazen Serpent; in the predella, Restoration of Mankind by the Atonement of Christ.
By Guido Reni, Bologna Gallery; canvas. The Virgin and St. John beside the cross. One of Guido's finest creations. Formerly on high altar of the Cappuccini, whence called Cristo dei Cappuccini.—Kugler (Eastlake), ii. 580.
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Crucifixion, Andrea Mantegna, Louvre, Paris.
By Andrea Mantegna, Louvre, Paris; wood, H. 2 ft. 2 in. × 3 ft. Christ on the cross be-
