An italian gothic masterpiece: the Crucified Jesus Christ of Santa María de Muros (A Coruña)

Authors

  • Francisco Singul S.A. de Xestión do Plan Xacobeo (Xunta de Galicia)

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.3989/ceg.2011.v58.i124.244

Keywords:

crucifix, gothic sculpture, devotion, medieval foreign trade, import of works of art, Trecento, Tuscany, Muros (Galicia, Spain)

Abstract


The monumental gothic crucifix of Santa María del Camino (Muros) represents the major known work of tuscany XIVth century wood sculpture. In this paper the piece and its context –in Italy and Galicia-, the master style and iconographical aspects are analized. Late medieval foreign trade between Galicia and Italy as well as the import of mediterranean works of art are also considered.

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Published

2011-12-30

How to Cite

Singul, F. (2011). An italian gothic masterpiece: the Crucified Jesus Christ of Santa María de Muros (A Coruña). Cuadernos De Estudios Gallegos, 58(124), 99–110. https://doi.org/10.3989/ceg.2011.v58.i124.244

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