The Crucifixion [verso] c. early 12th century

This anonymous illustration, dating from the early 12th century, depicts the Crucifixion of Christ. The artwork features Christ on the cross, flanked by the Virgin Mary and John the Evangelist. The image is typical of Romanesque art, with simplified forms and stylized figures. The use of red accents and floral borders in the manuscript page create a sense of both religious reverence and the beauty of the book as an object. This image would have been used as a devotional aid and a reminder of the suffering and sacrifice of Christ for the salvation of humankind.