The Crucifixion (Moskos)

The Crucifixion is an egg tempera painting created by Ioannis Moskos.

The most famous crucifixion painting of the Cretan School was completed by Andreas Pavias.

Other notable crucifixions were completed by Konstantinos Paleokapas and Georgios Markazinis.

The crucifixion paintings each offer a unique array of hidden symbols and meanings.

In the dice player scene, soldiers gamble to see who wins the clothes of Jesus, the story is part of Matthew 27:35–37.

It was characterized as the work of Ioannis Moskos, the 1949 catalog also authenticated his signature.

The painting was associated with the Greek brotherhood of Venice and San Giorgio dei Greci.

A soldier pierces the side of Jesus with the Spear of Destiny, as he hangs on the cross.