Images of Medieval Art and Architecture

France:Saint-Gilles-du-Gard
Benedictine Abbey of Saint-Gilles

North Portal - Tympanum
Crucifixion

Images

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Subject Matter

Crucifixion
Figures: Left to Right: Two soldiers, Ecclesia, Mary, Christ,John, Synagaga being pushed by an Angel.

Click on one of the following for the Biblical reference:

• Matthew 27:35-56,
• Mark 15:24-41
• Luke 23:33-46,
• John 19:17-37

Location

Tympanum of the south portal

Comparative Material

Click here to see other images of the Crucifixion

Click here to see other images of Ecclesia and Synagoga

Bibliography

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