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17th Century Italian Crucifixion Painting – Oil on Panel, Baroque Devotional Art
Located in Seaford, GB
Crucifixion oil painting is a masterpiece of Baroque religious art, showcasing profound theological depth and
Category

Antique 17th Century Italian Baroque Paintings

Materials

Oak, Paint

19th Century Oil - The Crucifixion
Located in Corsham, GB
This dramatic religious painting depicts the crucifixion, with Jesus on the cross surrounded by
Category

19th Century Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil

Symbolic Crucifixion
By Jules Kirschenbaum
Located in New York, NY
Symbolic Crucifixion 1949 Signed and dated, l.r. Oil on canvas 24 x 14 inches (61 x 35.6 cm
Category

1940s Contemporary Paintings

Materials

Oil

1960's French Expressionist Oil Painting Portrait of Christ Crucifixion
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Christ (The Crucifixion) by Jean Pierre Stagnaro (French, 1960's) signed, titled and dated verso
Category

Mid-20th Century Modern Abstract Paintings

Materials

Oil

Spectacular Large 19th Century Italian Oil Painting of Jerusalem & Crucifixion
By Pietro Sassi
Located in Gerrards Cross, GB
'Calvary' by Pietro Sassi (1834-1905). This monumental exhibition oil painting – which depicts
Category

Mid-19th Century Old Masters Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil

The Crucifixion - Flemish 18th century religious Old Master art oil painting
By Anthony van Dyck
Located in London, GB
This stunning Old Master oil painting is attributed to a follower of Anthony Van Dyck. Painted in
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1720s Old Masters Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil

Crucifixion, Cubist Oil on Board Signed Painting by John F. Leonard
Located in Long Island City, NY
Crucifixion (36) John F. Leonard American (1921–1987) Date: 1964 Oil on Board, signed Size: 21.5
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1960s Cubist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil, Board

Surrealist Crucifixion
By Kate Orr
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
The Crucifixion by Kate Orr (British 20th century) signed lower corner, circa 1990's oil painting
Category

Late 20th Century Surrealist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil

17th Century Old Master Oil Painting Crucifixion of St Peter
Located in Nottingham, GB
Painting Crucifixion of St Peter Very slight tear to canvas, requires small restoration
Category

Antique 17th Century Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Paint

Baroque Crucifixion Of Christ, Religious Painting, Oil On Copper, 17th Century
Located in Lisbon, PT
This 17th century Italian Baroque painting, executed in oil on copper, depicts the Crucifixion of
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Antique 17th Century Italian Baroque Paintings

Materials

Copper

Baroque Florentine painter - 17th century figure painting - Crucifixion
Located in Varmo, IT
frame. Antique oil painting on wood, without frame. Condition report: In good condition of the wooden
Category

Late 17th Century Baroque Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil, Panel

17th Century by Scipione Compagno Crucifixion Oil On Canvas
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Scipione Compagno (active in Naples in XVII century) Title: Crucifixion Medium: Oil on canvas
Category

Late 17th Century Italian School Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Cotton Canvas, Oil

Hispano-Portuguese 19th Century Oil Painting on Board, Icon "The Crucifixion"
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An Hispano-Portuguese 19th century oil on board depiction of "The Crucifixion". The baroque icon
Category

Antique 19th Century Spanish Baroque Revival Paintings

Materials

Wood

18th Century Oil on Canvas Painting of Crucifixion of Christ with Mother Mary
Located in Round Top, TX
Large original oil on canvas painting of the crucifixion of Christ hanging on the cross, with his
Category

Antique Early 18th Century Spanish Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Wood, Paint

Untitled (Crucifixion on the Battlefield)
By Dean Cornwell
Located in Cliffside Park, NJ
(Crucifixion on the Battlefield) initialed DC (center left), oil on canvas, framed canvas: 33 ½ by 47 ½ inches
Category

Early 20th Century Post-Impressionist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil, Canvas

Cubist Crucifixion Scene with Bright Yellow
Located in Houston, TX
Deep tonal cubist style painting of the Crucifixion of Christ. Like traditional Crucifixion imagery
Category

1940s Analytic Cubist Abstract Paintings

Materials

Oil

Crucifixion, Bruges school, Flemish, mid 16th century
Located in PARIS, FR
Crucifixion, cercle of Adriaen Isenbrandt, mid 16th century School of Bruges, cercle of Adriaen
Category

16th Century Old Masters Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oak, Oil, Wood Panel

Crucifixion - Mixed Media - 20th Century
By Lise Fleuroy
Located in Roma, IT
Crucifixion is an original artwork in mixed media -pencil and oil pastel- on cardboard realized by
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20th Century Modern Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Mixed Media, Cardboard, Oil Pastel, Pencil

The Crucifixion Of The Tyrians by Alexander the Great, 332 BC, 19th Century
By John Martin
Located in Blackwater, GB
(1789-1854) Huge 19th Century history painting of the Crucifixion of the Tryrians by Alexander The
Category

19th Century Realist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

Chinese Contemporary Art by Zhao De-Wei - The Crucifixion Of Jesus
By Zhao De-Wei
Located in Paris, IDF
Zhao De-Wei is a Chinese artist born in 1960 who lives & works in Beijing, China. Zhao’s art was initially based on Pollock’s select sprinkling techniques, but he also brings more co...
Category

2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Crucifixion
Located in Stuttgart, DE
Christ on the cross with the Virgin and the Evangelists A Flemish painting from the 16th century
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16th Century Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil

Crucifixion
Crucifixion
H 15.36 in W 10.24 in
Crucifixion
By Luis Szepesi
Located in Houston, TX
Luis Szepesi, signature lower left. Dimensions: 32 x 38 inches oil on fabric. Executed in an
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Mid-20th Century Impressionist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil

Crucifixion
Crucifixion
H 38 in W 32 in D 1 in
The Crucifixion
By Flemish School, 17th Century
Located in Zürich, CH
also experimented with oil painting earlier than their Italian Renaissance counterparts. Provenance
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17th Century Paintings

Materials

Oil, Wood Panel

Crucifixion
By Katerina Hatzi
Located in Spetses, GR
Original artwork by Katerina Hatzi, signed at the bottom right corner. Certificate of authenticity provided by the gallery. The recurring water motif is obvious in Hatzi's artworks, ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Realist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Linen, Oil

Crucifixion
Crucifixion
H 31.5 in W 31.5 in D 1.19 in
Crucifixion
By Robert Spencer
Located in Graton, CA
painting "Mountebanks and Thieves" won a prize at the 1926 Carnegie International Exhibition in
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Early 20th Century American Impressionist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil

Antique Italian Oil Painting on Canvas Crucifixion from the 18th Century
Located in London, GB
Ancient painting 18th century Italian. Opera oil on canvas of great size and impact depicting a
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Antique 18th Century Italian Paintings

Materials

Paint

16th century crucifixion scene - Flemish old master - Antwerp, Bruges
Located in Antwerp, BE
Antwerp Master (Frans Pourbus the Elder / Maerten De Vos / circle of) Crucifixion with Mary and
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16th Century Old Masters Figurative Paintings

Materials

Panel, Oil, Wood Panel

Crucifixion Part 1 by Thomas Dowdeswell Contemporary Abstract Art
By Thomas W. Dowdeswell
Located in London, GB
. Thomas has exhibited across the United States, Europe and the UK Oil on Canvas, currently unframed
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21st Century and Contemporary Surrealist Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Crucifixion Part 2, Thomas Dowdeswell Abstract Contemporary 21st Century Art
By Thomas W. Dowdeswell
Located in London, GB
. Thomas has exhibited across the United States, Europe and the UK Oil on Canvas, currently unframed
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Surrealist Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Crucifixion at a Swimming Baths by Thomas Dowdeswell Contemporary Art
By Thomas W. Dowdeswell
Located in London, GB
. Thomas has exhibited across the United States, Europe and the UK Oil on Canvas, currently unframed
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Surrealist Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

'CRUCIFIXION', 2015 Egg tempera on gesso board Signed and dated verso 35 x 25 cm
Located in London, GB
'CRUCIFIXION', 2015 Egg tempera on gesso board Signed and dated verso 35 x 25 cm Zebedee Jones
Category

2010s Abstract Paintings

Materials

Oil, Board

The Crucifixion Large Tryptich Oil Painting
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
The Crucifixion by Lucien Victor GUIRAND DE SCÉVOLA (French, 1871-1950) oil painting on canvas
Category

Early 20th Century Symbolist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil

18th Century Italian Religious Oil Painting "Crucifixion"
Located in Vicoforte, Piedmont
Antique Italian religious painting of the mid-18th century. Work oil on canvas depicting sacred art
Category

Antique Mid-18th Century Italian Paintings

Materials

Plaster, Wood

20th Century Oil - The Crucifixion
Located in Corsham, GB
Illegibly signed. On canvas on stretchers.
Category

20th Century Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil

Italian Old Master Oil Painting The Crucifixion Christ on the Cross
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
The Crucifixion Italian 18th century oil on canvas, unframed canvas: 16.5 x 13 inches provenance
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18th Century Old Masters Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil

17th Century Oil on Panel - The Crucifixion
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
The Crucifixion French School, 17th century oil on wood panel, framed framed size: 17.5 x 12.5
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17th Century Old Masters Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil, Wood Panel

18th Century Spanish Religious Painting Crucifixion Oil on Canvas
Located in Vicoforte, Piedmont
Antique Spanish painting of the mid-18th century. Work oil on canvas of good pictorial hand
Category

Antique Mid-18th Century Spanish Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Wood

Antique Flemish Old Master Oil Painting Christ on the Cross The Crucifixion
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
The Crucifixion Flemish School, 19th century oil on canvas laid over board, unframed board: 24 x
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19th Century Old Masters Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil

The Crucifixion
By Miles Cleveland Goodwin
Located in Dallas, TX
confronting life as it is. The honest intention and lack of guile behind the paintings resonates within us
Category

2010s Contemporary Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

18th Century Oil on Canvas Religious Painting "Crucifixion of Christ"
Located in Vicoforte, Piedmont
Ancient French painting of the 18th century. Oil on canvas depicting religious subject of sacred
Category

Antique 18th Century French Paintings

19th Century Oil on Canvas Italian Religious Painting Crucifixion, 1860
Located in Vicoforte, Piedmont
Ancient Italian painting from the second half of the 19th century. Oil on canvas framework
Category

Antique 1860s Italian Paintings

Materials

Canvas

19th Century Oil on Canvas Antique Italian Religious Crucifixion Painting, 1860
Located in Vicoforte, Piedmont
Antique Italian painting from 19th century. Framework oil on canvas depicting a subject of sacred
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Antique Mid-19th Century Italian Paintings

Materials

Canvas

18th Century Oil on Canvas Italian Antique Religious Painting Crucifixion, 1780
Located in Vicoforte, Piedmont
Antique Italian painting from 18th century. Framework oil on canvas depicting a religious subject
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Antique Late 18th Century Italian Paintings

Materials

Canvas

17th Century Oil on Canvas Italian Antique Religious Painting Crucifixion, 1670
Located in Vicoforte, Piedmont
Antique Italian painting from the second half of the 17th century. Framework oil on canvas
Category

Antique 17th Century Italian Paintings

Materials

Canvas

19th Century Italian Great Oil Painting on Canvas Crucifixion of Jesus
Located in Casale Monferrato, IT
Great oil painting on canvas Crucifixion of Jesus scene. Excellent pictorial quality Jesus is
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Antique 1880s Italian Paintings

Materials

Canvas

18th Century Oil on Canvas Italian Antique Religious Painting Crucifixion, 1780
Located in Vicoforte, Piedmont
Antique Italian painting from 18th century. Oil on canvas framework of great size and impact
Category

Antique Late 18th Century Italian Paintings

Materials

Canvas

Signed Giovanni Benedetto Castiglione C.1650 Oil Painting, Crucifixion of Christ
By Giovanni Benedetto Castiglione
Located in Kingston, NY
Giovanni Benedetto Castiglione Circa 1650 Old Masters Oil on Canvas Painting, signed on front
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Antique Mid-17th Century Italian Paintings

Materials

Canvas

Antique Italian School Oil on Canvas Painting, Crucifixion Of Christ, 19th C
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique Italian School painting offers oil on canvas depiction of the Crucifixion of Jesus
Category

Antique 19th Century European Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Wood, Giltwood, Paint

Crucifixion, 15th century South Germany school, oil on gilt background
Located in PARIS, FR
Old Masters Painting Gallery, inventory number: 1964 and 343 2. Crucifixion, around 1475 oil on lime
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15th Century and Earlier Gothic Figurative Paintings

Materials

Gold Leaf

Crucifixion, Oil on Panel, Spanish-Flemish School, 16th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
"Crucifixion with the Virgin, Saint John and Mary Magdalene". Oil on board. In this painting the
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Antique 16th Century Spanish Renaissance Paintings

Materials

Wood

Crucifixion: from the The Lewisohn Collection
By Georges Rouault
Located in Miami, FL
Oil, Pastel on Paper Hand carved period wood frame Signed, and dated, lower right Christie's New
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1930s Expressionist Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil

Crucifixion: from the The Lewisohn Collection
By Georges Rouault
Located in Miami, FL
Oil, Pastel on Paper Hand carved period wood frame Signed, and dated, lower right Christie's New
Category

1930s Expressionist Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil

Mid-16th Century Gillis Congnet Cercle Crucifixion Oil on Panel
Located in Roma, IT
This antique and impressive oil on wood board represents a religious scene with the Crucifixion of
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Antique 16th Century Dutch Renaissance Paintings

Materials

Wood

Crucifixion of Christ Huge Flemish Oil Painting in Gilt Frame
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
The Crucifixion Flemish School, early 20th century oil on board, framed framed: 46 x 32 inches
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Early 20th Century Old Masters Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil

The Crucifixion Signed Framed Oil Painting Christ on the Cross
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
The Crucifixion French School, 20th century signed oil on board, framed framed: 12 x 9.5 inches
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Mid-20th Century Old Masters Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil

17th century Italian figure painting - Crucifixion - Oil on panel Italy
Located in Varmo, IT
Italian master (17th century) - Crucifixion. 56 x 42 cm without frame, 68 x 54 cm with frame. Oil
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Late 17th Century Baroque Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil, Panel

17th/18th Century Spanish Colonial Oil On Canvas Crucifixion Painting
Located in Bradenton, FL
Spanish Colonial Cuzco School Style Religious Painting of A depiction of the Crucifixion of Christ
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Antique 18th Century Peruvian Spanish Colonial Paintings

Materials

Canvas

19th Century French Old Master Oil Painting The Crucifixion Christ on the Cross
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Medium: oil painting, on wood panel, framed. Size: frame: 24.75 x 20.25 inches painting
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Mid-19th Century Old Masters Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil

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Crucifixion Oil Paintings For Sale on 1stDibs

Find a variety of crucifixion oil paintings available on 1stDibs. Today, if you’re looking for Impressionist editions of these works and are unable to find the perfect match for your home, our selection also includes contemporary. There are many variations of these items available, from those made as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. Crucifixion oil paintings available on 1stDibs span a range of colors that includes black, gray, brown, orange and more. There have been many well-done artworks of this subject over the years, but those made by Wasim Kapoor, Peter Adams, Thomas W. Dowdeswell, Francis Bacon and Georges Rouault are often thought to be among the most beautiful. The range of these distinct pieces — often created in paint, oil paint and fabric — can elevate any room of your home.

How Much are Crucifixion Oil Paintings?

The average selling price for crucifixion oil paintings we offer is $4,435, while they’re typically $175 on the low end and $116,000 for the highest priced.
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  • Lilac Gallery Ltd.March 17, 2021
    An abstract oil painting and an artwork that is made with oil paint on a medium like canvas, wood board, or other panels like canvas board. And the 'abstract' term refers to the Movement & Style of the piece. As abstraction indicates a departure from reality in the depiction of imagery in art, the artist creates a painting where the subject, shape, form, color, and line, is created with no particular references of the world but as a composition that may exist with a degree of independence from its vision.
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    You may wish to dust your oil painting so that layers of dust don’t begin to gather on its surface. This should only be considered to remove loose dust. Never spray any chemical substance on your oil painting. Do not use a damp cloth to dust your oil painting. (Again, your painting should not be exposed to moisture.)

    To remove loose dust, use a soft brush that measures approximately one to two inches wide with natural-hair bristles. Do not use a dust cloth or a feather duster, as those items may catch or leave threads or feathers behind. Do not apply pressure or dust your painting for an extended period of time.

    If you think that your oil painting is considerably dirty or believe that other issues may be at work, experts strongly suggest that you consult with a professional conservator.

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    To maintain oil paintings that you purchased for your home, experts suggest that you keep them out of direct sunlight. Prolonged exposure to the sunlight coming in from a window can fade the colors in your painting. Do not hang your oil painting near a heat source or where it can get wet (bathrooms and kitchens are not safe for your oil painting).

    You may wish to dust your oil painting so that layers of dust don’t begin to gather on its surface. This should only be considered to remove loose dust. Never spray any chemical substance on your oil painting. Do not use a damp cloth to dust your oil painting. (Again, your painting should not be exposed to moisture.)

    To remove loose dust, use a soft brush that measures approximately one to two inches wide with natural-hair bristles. Do not use a dust cloth or a feather duster, as those items may catch or leave threads or feathers behind. Do not apply pressure or dust your painting for an extended period of time.

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    To find the artist of an oil painting, look on the back of the canvas. Sometimes, you will find the artist’s name and the year of production on the back. If the canvas is in a frame, gently peel away the paper covering the back to access the canvas. In the event you cannot find any identifying information, seek the help of a licensed art appraiser. Shop a selection of oil paintings on 1stDibs.
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    Yes, sunlight affects oil paintings. Keep your oil paintings away from direct sunlight.

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    You may wish to dust your oil painting so that layers of dust don’t begin to gather on its surface. This should only be considered to remove loose dust. Never spray any chemical substance on your oil painting. Do not use a damp cloth to dust your oil painting. (Again, your painting should not be exposed to moisture.)

    To remove loose dust, use a soft brush that measures approximately one to two inches wide with natural-hair bristles. Do not use a dust cloth or a feather duster, as those items may catch or leave threads or feathers behind. Do not apply pressure or dust your painting for an extended period of time.

    If you think that your oil painting is considerably dirty or believe that other issues may be at work, experts strongly suggest that you consult with a professional conservator.

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    To tell how old an oil painting is, research the artist who produced it. You can use the mobile app Smartify to snap a photo of the signature on your painting and identify the artist. Read biographical information about the artist online and look at images of their work to estimate the age of your piece. Alternatively, you can get the opinion of a knowledgeable art dealer or certified appraiser. Explore a wide variety of oil paintings on 1stDibs.
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    Varnishing an oil is not necessary, but it is recommended because it protects the painting and corrects surface irregularities.