Longinus Collection

The Crucifixion, c.1447. Creator: Giovanni di Paolo
The Crucifixion, c.1447. Other Title(s): The Crucifixion with Mary, John, Mary Magdalene, St Longinus and the Converted Centurion

Christ on the Cross. "Le coup de lance", 1620. Creator: Dyck, Sir Anthony van (1599-1641)
Christ on the Cross. "Le coup de lance", 1620. Found in the collection of the Royal Museum of Fine Arts, Antwerp

Lancelot at the Chapel of the Holy Grail, 15th century. Creator: Anonymous
Lancelot at the Chapel of the Holy Grail. From L'Histoire du Saint Graal by Robert de Boron, 15th century. Found in the collection of the Bibliotheque Nationale de France

Lancelot at the Chapel of the Holy Grail. From Tristan de Léonois, Early 15th cen.. Creator: Anonymous
Lancelot at the Chapel of the Holy Grail. From Tristan de Leonois, Early 15th. Found in the collection of the Bibliotheque Nationale de France

Procession du Saint Graal. From Roman de Perceval le Gallois et continuations, ca 1330. Creator: Anonymous
Procession du Saint Graal. From Roman de Perceval le Gallois et continuations, ca 1330. Found in the collection of the Bibliotheque Nationale de France

The Appearance of the Holy Grail. From Queste del Saint-Graal, 15th century. Creator: Anonymous
The Appearance of the Holy Grail. From Queste del Saint-Graal, 15th century. Found in the collection of the Bibliotheque Nationale de France

The siege of Barbastro, 1064. From Fleurs des chroniques by Bernardus Guidonis, after 1384. Creator: Anonymous
The siege of Barbastro, 1064. From Fleurs des chroniques by Bernardus Guidonis, after 1384. Found in the collection of the Bibliotheque municipale, Besancon

The Siege of Antioch. Miniature from the "Historia" by William of Tyre, c. 1280. Creator: Anonymous
The Siege of Antioch. Miniature from the "Historia" by William of Tyre, c. 1280. Found in the collection of the Bibliotheque municipale de Lyon

Baldwin II and Templars. Miniature from the "Historia" by William of Tyre, 13th century. Creator: Anonymous
Baldwin II and Templars. Miniature from the "Historia" by William of Tyre, 13th century. Found in the collection of the Bibliotheque Nationale de France

Departure of the Templars. From Chronique d'outremer, c. 1280. Creator: Anonymous
Departure of the Templars. From Chronique d'outremer, c. 1280. Found in the collection of the Bibliotheque Nationale de France

The Siege of Jerusalem, 1099 (From "Li rommans de Godefroy de Buillon et de Salehadin"), 1337. Found in the collection of the Bibliotheque Nationale de France

The siege of Shaizar in 1157 (From "Li rommans de Godefroy de Buillon et de Salehadin"), 1337. Found in the collection of the Bibliotheque Nationale de France

The siege of Shaizar, 1138 (From "Li rommans de Godefroy de Buillon et de Salehadin"), 1337. Found in the collection of the Bibliotheque Nationale de France

The Siege of Nish in 1096 (From "Li rommans de Godefroy de Buillon et de Salehadin"), 1337. Found in the collection of the Bibliotheque Nationale de France

The Siege of Nicaea in 1097 (From "Li rommans de Godefroy de Buillon et de Salehadin"), 1337. Found in the collection of the Bibliotheque Nationale de France

The siege of Jaffa in 1101 (From "Li rommans de Godefroy de Buillon et de Salehadin"), 1337. Found in the collection of the Bibliotheque Nationale de France

The siege of Ascalon in 1153 (From "Li rommans de Godefroy de Buillon et de Salehadin"), 1337. Found in the collection of the Bibliotheque Nationale de France

The Siege of Artah in 1097 (From "Li rommans de Godefroy de Buillon et de Salehadin"), 1337. Found in the collection of the Bibliotheque Nationale de France

Kerbogha besieges Antioch in 1098 (From "Li rommans de Godefroy de Buillon et de Salehadin"), 1337. Found in the collection of the Bibliotheque Nationale de France

Capture of Tyre by the Venetians, 1124, 1337. Creator: Maître de Fauvel (active 1314-1340)
Capture of Tyre by the Venetians, 1124 (From "Li rommans de Godefroy de Buillon et de Salehadin"), 1337. Found in the collection of the Bibliotheque Nationale de France

The siege of Ascalon in 1153 (From "Li rommans de Godefroy de Buillon et de Salehadin"), 1337. Found in the collection of the Bibliotheque Nationale de France

Richard the Lionheart sailing (From "Li rommans de Godefroy de Buillon et de Salehadin"), 1337. Found in the collection of the Bibliotheque Nationale de France

Crusader Fleet (From "Li rommans de Godefroy de Buillon et de Salehadin"), 1337. Found in the collection of the Bibliotheque Nationale de France

The Battle of Nahr al-Kalb in 1100 (From "Li rommans de Godefroy de Buillon et de Salehadin"), 1337. Found in the collection of the Bibliotheque Nationale de France

The Battle of Yibneh in 1123 (From "Li rommans de Godefroy de Buillon et de Salehadin"), 1337. Found in the collection of the Bibliotheque Nationale de France

The Battle of Marj al-Saffar on January 25, 1126, 1337. Creator: Maître de Fauvel (active 1314-1340)
The Battle of Marj al-Saffar on January 25, 1126 (From "Li rommans de Godefroy de Buillon et de Salehadin"), 1337. Found in the collection of the Bibliotheque Nationale de France

The Battle of Shaizar in 1111 (From "Li rommans de Godefroy de Buillon et de Salehadin"), 1337. Found in the collection of the Bibliotheque Nationale de France

The siege of Jerusalem, 1229 (From "Li rommans de Godefroy de Buillon et de Salehadin"), 1337. Found in the collection of the Bibliotheque Nationale de France

The siege of Jerusalem by Saladin, 1187, 1337. Creator: Maître de Fauvel (active 1314-1340)
The siege of Jerusalem by Saladin, 1187 (From "Li rommans de Godefroy de Buillon et de Salehadin"), 1337. Found in the collection of the Bibliotheque Nationale de France

The Fall of Edessa, 1144 (From "Li rommans de Godefroy de Buillon et de Salehadin"), 1337. Found in the collection of the Bibliotheque Nationale de France

The Battle of Hab on August 14, 1119, 1337. Creator: Maître de Fauvel (active 1314-1340)
The Battle of Hab on August 14, 1119 (From "Li rommans de Godefroy de Buillon et de Salehadin"), 1337. Found in the collection of the Bibliotheque Nationale de France

The siege of Damietta of 1218-1219 (From "Li rommans de Godefroy de Buillon et de Salehadin"), 1337. Found in the collection of the Bibliotheque Nationale de France

The Battle of Ager Sanguinis on June 28, 1119, 1337. Creator: Maître de Fauvel (active 1314-1340)
The Battle of Ager Sanguinis on June 28, 1119 (From "Li rommans de Godefroy de Buillon et de Salehadin"), 1337. Found in the collection of the Bibliotheque Nationale de France

Arrival of Hospitallers in Baniyas (From "Li rommans de Godefroy de Buillon et de Salehadin"), 1337. Found in the collection of the Bibliotheque Nationale de France

The siege of Damascus in July 1148 (From "Li rommans de Godefroy de Buillon et de Salehadin"), 1337. Found in the collection of the Bibliotheque Nationale de France

Arrest of Louis IX (From "Li rommans de Godefroy de Buillon et de Salehadin"), 1337. Found in the collection of the Bibliotheque Nationale de France

Turkish cavalry (From "Li rommans de Godefroy de Buillon et de Salehadin"), 1337. Found in the collection of the Bibliotheque Nationale de France

Army of Al-Adil I leaving Cairo (From "Li rommans de Godefroy de Buillon et de Salehadin"), 1337. Found in the collection of the Bibliotheque Nationale de France

Alexios I Komnenos and Hugh of Vermandois, 1337. Creator: Maître de Fauvel (active 1314-1340)
Alexios I Komnenos and Hugh of Vermandois (From "Li rommans de Godefroy de Buillon et de Salehadin"), 1337. Found in the collection of the Bibliotheque Nationale de France

Peter Bartholomew with the Holy Lance, 1337. Creator: Maître de Fauvel (active 1314-1340)
Peter Bartholomew with the Holy Lance (From "Li rommans de Godefroy de Buillon et de Salehadin"), 1337. Found in the collection of the Bibliotheque Nationale de France

Christ on the cross between the two thieves, ca. 1631. Creator: Anon
Christ on the cross between the two thieves, ca. 1631

Christ on the Cross, 1500/25. Creator: Master S
Christ on the Cross, 1500/25

The Crucifixion, c. 1315-30 (tempera on panel)
MAN67450 The Crucifixion, c.1315-30 (tempera on panel) by Duccio di Buoninsegna, (c.1278-1318) (school of); 59.7x38 cm; Manchester Art Gallery

Statue of Saint Longinus at Saint Peter Cathedral, Vatican City, Italy, 1638 (marble)
5309828 Statue of Saint Longinus at Saint Peter Cathedral, Vatican City, Italy, 1638 (marble) by Bernini, Gian Lorenzo (1598-1680); St. Peter's, Vatican City; Photo © Stefano Baldini

The Crucifixion (oil on panel)
490267 The Crucifixion (oil on panel) by Provoost, Jan (c.1465-1529); 117x172.5 cm; Groeningemuseum, Bruges, Belgium; © Art in Flanders

The Crucifixion, 1503 (oil on panel)
XIR94930 The Crucifixion, 1503 (oil on panel) by Solario, Andrea (c.1466-1524); 110x80.5 cm; Louvre, Paris, France

Crucifixion, 1518 (oil on oak)
XCF276499 Crucifixion, 1518 (oil on oak) by Italian School, (15th century); 94.6x67.3 cm; National Gallery, London, UK

Longinus, G T for G Webb, Oxford 1636 (b / w photo)
5988887 Longinus, G T for G Webb, Oxford 1636 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Longinus, G T for G Webb, Oxford 1636)

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"Longinus: The Enigmatic Figure in Crucifixion Art" Throughout the history of art, the figure has played a significant role in depictions of the crucifixion. From ancient frescoes to intricate oil paintings, this mysterious character has captured the imagination of artists and viewers alike. In "The Crucifixion, c. 1315-30, " we see Longinus portrayed as a Roman soldier piercing Jesus with his spear. The intensity of this moment is heightened by the use of tempera on panel, bringing out every detail with vibrant colors. A statue at Saint Peter's Cathedral in Vatican City further immortalizes Longinus. Carved from marble in 1638, it stands as a testament to his enduring presence within religious iconography. In another oil painting titled "Christ crucified with Saint Longin, " we witness the anguish on Jesus' face as he endures pain inflicted by Longinus' spear. This powerful fresco captures both physical suffering and spiritual redemption. "The Crucifixion" from 1503 showcases an artist's interpretation of this pivotal event using rich oils on panel. The mastery displayed here invites contemplation on themes such as sacrifice and salvation. Similarly, "Crucifixion" from 1518 presents us with an oak-panel masterpiece that explores different aspects of Christ's death through skillful brushwork and composition. Moving away from traditional paintings, we encounter a unique depiction in "Detail of the Cupboard of Sacred Vessels. " Created between 1450-1453 using tempera on wood, it offers a glimpse into how religious artifacts were adorned during that period while incorporating elements related to Longinus' involvement in Christ's crucifixion. Even black-and-white photography pays homage to Longinus; G T for G Webb captures his image in Oxford 1636—a haunting reminder that this enigmatic figure transcends time and medium.