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Matthias Grünewald: Crucifixion panel of the Isenheim Altarpiece

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Fra Angelico: The Crucifixion

Painting by Francesco del Cossa depicting the crucifixion of Jesus on the cross, with Mary in dark robes on the left and John in red and green on the right, against a gold background.

Andrea Mantegna: The Crucifixion

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