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Longinus Collection (#2)

"Longinus: The Enigmatic Figure in Crucifixion Art" Throughout the history of art, the figure has played a significant role in depictions of the crucifixion

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

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

Background imageLonginus Collection: The Crucifixion, c. 1315-30 (tempera on panel)

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

Background imageLonginus Collection: Statue of Saint Longinus at Saint Peter Cathedral, Vatican City, Italy, 1638 (marble)

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

Background imageLonginus Collection: The Crucifixion (oil on panel)

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

Background imageLonginus Collection: The Crucifixion, 1503 (oil on panel)

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

Background imageLonginus Collection: Crucifixion, 1518 (oil on oak)

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

Background imageLonginus Collection: Longinus, G T for G Webb, Oxford 1636 (b / w photo)

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)

Background imageLonginus Collection: The death of Christ (chromolitho)

The death of Christ (chromolitho)
964065 The death of Christ (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The death of Christ (Mort du Christ)

Background imageLonginus Collection: Christ on the Cross and Two Figures (oil on panel)

Christ on the Cross and Two Figures (oil on panel)
BRN195804 Christ on the Cross and Two Figures (oil on panel) by American School; The Barnes Foundation, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Background imageLonginus Collection: Calvary, central panel of a triptych (oil on canvas transferred from panel)

Calvary, central panel of a triptych (oil on canvas transferred from panel)
BOO73195 Calvary, central panel of a triptych (oil on canvas transferred from panel) by Heemskerck, Maerten van (1498-1574); 100.7x58.3 cm; State Hermitage Museum, St

Background imageLonginus Collection: The Crucifixion, c. 1500 (oil on panel) (see also 182371)

The Crucifixion, c. 1500 (oil on panel) (see also 182371)
XKH148971 The Crucifixion, c.1500 (oil on panel) (see also 182371) by Master of Hamburg (fl.1500); 197x130 cm; Hamburger Kunsthalle, Hamburg, Germany; German, out of copyright

Background imageLonginus Collection: The Crucifixion, c. 1305 (fresco) (see also details)

The Crucifixion, c. 1305 (fresco) (see also details)
BEN65196 The Crucifixion, c.1305 (fresco) (see also details) by Giotto (Giotto di Bondone) (c.1266-1337); Scrovegni (Arena) Chapel, Padua, Italy; (add.info.: Calvary St)

Background imageLonginus Collection: MS 300 f. 217v, Crucifixion, from the Psalter and Hours of Isabella of France, Paris, c

MS 300 f. 217v, Crucifixion, from the Psalter and Hours of Isabella of France, Paris, c
5911915 MS 300 f.217v, Crucifixion, from the Psalter and Hours of Isabella of France, Paris, c.1265-70 (pen & ink and tempera on parchment) by French School

Background imageLonginus Collection: Calvary (tempera on panel)

Calvary (tempera on panel)
CAY72131 Calvary (tempera on panel) by Sanchez, Pedro (15th century); 213x116.5 cm; Caylus Anticuario, Madrid, Spain; Spanish, out of copyright

Background imageLonginus Collection: Calvary, 1475-99 (oil on panel)

Calvary, 1475-99 (oil on panel)
3709965 Calvary, 1475-99 (oil on panel) by Vergos, Pablo (d.1495); 176.8x186 cm; Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, The Netherlands; (add.info)

Background imageLonginus Collection: Christ Carrying the Cross, early 1620s. Creator: Cornelis van Poelenburch

Christ Carrying the Cross, early 1620s. Creator: Cornelis van Poelenburch
Christ Carrying the Cross, early 1620s

Background imageLonginus Collection: The Risen Christ between Saint Andrew and Saint Longinus, ca. 1472

The Risen Christ between Saint Andrew and Saint Longinus, ca. 1472

Background imageLonginus Collection: Triptych Panel with the Crucifixion, French, early 16th century. Creator: Unknown

Triptych Panel with the Crucifixion, French, early 16th century. Creator: Unknown
Triptych Panel with the Crucifixion, French, early 16th century

Background imageLonginus Collection: Pendant with the Crucifixion and Attendant Figures, German, ca. 1520. Creator: Unknown

Pendant with the Crucifixion and Attendant Figures, German, ca. 1520. Creator: Unknown
Pendant with the Crucifixion and Attendant Figures, German, ca. 1520

Background imageLonginus Collection: Plaque with the Crucifixion between Longinus and Stephaton and Personifications

Plaque with the Crucifixion between Longinus and Stephaton and Personifications of the Sun and Moon, German, ca. 1200

Background imageLonginus Collection: Flagellation crucifixion thorn crowning Maria

Flagellation crucifixion thorn crowning Maria
Flagellation, crucifixion and thorn crowning with Maria, Johannes, the hll. Maria Magdalena, Longinus and Vincent Ferrer and a donor, c

Background imageLonginus Collection: Crucifixion Mary John Mary Magdalene St Longinus

Crucifixion Mary John Mary Magdalene St Longinus
The Crucifixion, The Crucifixion with Mary, John, Mary Magdalene, St Longinus and the Converted Centurion, The Crucifixion. Christ on the cross in a hilly landscape

Background imageLonginus Collection: Crucifixion Kruisberg figures various epiodes

Crucifixion Kruisberg figures various epiodes
The Crucifixion, Kruisberg with many figures and various epiodes from the Passion. In the center Christ on the cross, with four angels who collect the blood

Background imageLonginus Collection: Crucifixion De Passie series title Christ cross

Crucifixion De Passie series title Christ cross
Crucifixion De Passie (series title), Christ on the cross between the two other crucifixions. At the foot of the cross among others the three Marys and Longinus with his lance

Background imageLonginus Collection: Risen Christ St Andrew Longinus early 1470 Andrea Mantegna

Risen Christ St Andrew Longinus early 1470 Andrea Mantegna
The Risen Christ between St Andrew and Longinus, early 1470 s. Andrea Mantegna (Italian, 1431-1506). Engraving; sheet: 30.4 x 27.1 cm (11 15/16 x 10 11/16 in.)

Background imageLonginus Collection: The good Centurion. Artist: Baegert, Derick (ca 1440-after 1502)

The good Centurion. Artist: Baegert, Derick (ca 1440-after 1502)
The good Centurion. Found in the collection of Thyssen-Bornemisza Collections

Background imageLonginus Collection: The centurion Longinus among the crosses of Christ and the two thieves, 1539

The centurion Longinus among the crosses of Christ and the two thieves, 1539. Found in the collection of the Staatsgalerie Aschaffenburg

Background imageLonginus Collection: Calvary, detail from centre panel, 1545-1550. Artist: Maerten van Heemskerck

Calvary, detail from centre panel, 1545-1550. Artist: Maerten van Heemskerck
Calvary, detail from centre panel, 1545-1550. The blind Longinus on a horse pierces the crucified Christs side with his spear. From the collection of the Hermitage, St. Petersburg, Russia

Background imageLonginus Collection: Roman tombstone of Longinus Sdapeze, 1st century

Roman tombstone of Longinus Sdapeze, 1st century
Roman tombstone of Longinus Sdapeze, an auxillary cavalryman, from Colchester. Now in the Colchester Castle museums collection, 1st century

Background imageLonginus Collection: St Longinus / Martyr / 1696

St Longinus / Martyr / 1696
Saint Longinus the Martyr Date: -

Background imageLonginus Collection: Risen Christ Saint Andrew Longinus ca 1472 Engraving

Risen Christ Saint Andrew Longinus ca 1472 Engraving
Artokoloro

Background imageLonginus Collection: Architecturally-Shaped Tabernacle Saint Four Putti

Architecturally-Shaped Tabernacle Saint Four Putti
Artokoloro

Background imageLonginus Collection: The Crucifixion, c. 1500 (oil on panel) (see also 148971)

The Crucifixion, c. 1500 (oil on panel) (see also 148971)
XKH182371 The Crucifixion, c.1500 (oil on panel) (see also 148971) by Master of Hamburg (fl.1500); 197x130 cm; Hamburger Kunsthalle, Hamburg, Germany; German, out of copyright

Background imageLonginus Collection: The Crucifixion, c. 1500 (oil on panel) (detail of 148971)

The Crucifixion, c. 1500 (oil on panel) (detail of 148971)
XKH150815 The Crucifixion, c.1500 (oil on panel) (detail of 148971) by Master of Hamburg (fl.1500); Hamburger Kunsthalle, Hamburg, Germany; German, out of copyright

Background imageLonginus Collection: Priest examines the authenticity of the iron found from the spear of Longinus, Jan Luyken

Priest examines the authenticity of the iron found from the spear of Longinus, Jan Luyken, 1683

Background imageLonginus Collection: Christ on the cross and the lance carrier, print maker: Hieronymus Wierix, 1597 - 1619

Christ on the cross and the lance carrier, print maker: Hieronymus Wierix, 1597 - 1619

Background imageLonginus Collection: SHAKESPEARE: JULIUS CAESAR. Cassius and Brutus at Brutus tent (Act IV, Scene III)

SHAKESPEARE: JULIUS CAESAR. Cassius and Brutus at Brutus tent (Act IV, Scene III). Wood engraving, English, 18th century




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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.