(Solved) Report on Gero Crucifix
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Added on 2021-04-16
(Solved) Report on Gero Crucifix
Added on 2021-04-16
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Running head: RESEARCH REPORT ON ARTWORKResearch Report on ArtworkName of the StudentName of the UniversityAuthor Note
1RESEARCH REPORT ON ARTWORKArtwork no 2GERO CRUCIFIXGeneral specifications of the artworkThe Gero Crucifix is one of the oldest carved statues of Jesus. This statue or GeroCrucifix seems to have been carved during the 970 A.D. This is considered to be the oldestcrucifix that survives till now in the north of the Alps. This crucifix was set up under thesupervision of Archbishop Gero of Cologne. The purpose of setting up this crucifix was to makethe Cathedral of Cologne look better. The length of this crucifix was about 187 cm. This crucifixadorns the hall of the Cathedral of Cologne till now. This statue or crucifix can be considered asthe representation of the Western Iconography. This crucifix is the visual presentation of theLord Himself i.e. Jesus Christ. Artist, Patron, Original Intended Viewers and Original LocationThe original location of this Gero Crucifix is the Cathedral of Cologne. In the currenttimes, this crucifix is located in its own chapel near sacristy. This Gero Crucifix is a very unique
2RESEARCH REPORT ON ARTWORKspecimen of the medieval art. The reason is the fact that this artwork depicts the Jesus Christ in anew and unique way. The portrayal of Jesus Christ in this Gero Crucifix has been done in a hugeway indeed. This crucifix has been carved out of the oak. This is painted and gilded partiallyindeed. The halo and cross-pieces that are seen there are considered to be very much natural. Thearms of Jesus are 165 cm spread. The time in which this crucifix was made was found in theOttonian period. This artwork has always put much pressure on the pain and suffering JesusChrist had gone through. The major features of this artwork are the lifeless body of Jesus,slumped head and eyes being completely closed. This depicts the excruciating pain that JesusChrist had to go through. This seems to be the oldest example of the Jesus being on the cross.However, this crucifix does not show Jesus Christ to be a disfigured person at all. He has soakedup all the pain and suffering to save the mankind from destruction. Jesus looks down at the virginat the low end of the cross.Some of the features that have been very much common in the other crucifix of that timeare the double natures of the Christ. These are the crucified body of the Christ, the humanity inChrist, the expression in which Jesus is depicted as the entity who does not suffer. However, inthis Gero Crucifix, Jesus Christ is seen to be very much human entity who hangs down his headfor the pain he has to suffer as a result of the crucifixion. The medieval audience of artworks hadbeen the intended viewers of this artwork. This is why this artwork has been considered as one ofthe most awe-inspiring examples of art all over the world. The craftsmanship that has been seenin this crucifix is immensely beautiful. That is the very reason why this artwork has been chosenas very important indeed. The sculptor of this crucifix must have been very much familiar to theRoman art indeed. However, it can be said about the Gero Crucifix that it has transcended the
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