# Crucifix [View the canonical artwork record]() ## Artwork - Artist: [NÛÑEZ DELGADO, Gaspar]() - Date: 1551-1600 - Technique: Ivory, ebony, mahogany, silver, height 68 cm ## Commentary This crucifix is characterized by a masterful command of anatomy and a profoundly human expression of anguish. The inscription in Hebrew and Greek at to the top of the cross reads: "This is Jesus the King of the Jews," following the gospels of Matthew and Luke. A silver plaque set into the cross just below Christ's feet is inscribed with the artist's name and the date. ## Attribution [Web Gallery of Art]()