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| Artist | After Dyck, Anthony van (Flemish painter, 1599-1641, active in England) |
| Previous attributions | Previously attributed to German School Previously attributed to Italian School |
| Title | The Crucifixion |
| Date earliest | about 1630 |
| Date latest | probably about 1700 |
| Material | oil on canvas |
| Measurements | 145 x 94 cm |
| Description | A copy after Van Dyck's Crucifixion, Liechtenstein Gallery, Vienna. Christ on the cross surrounded by Mary and the Saints. St Mary Magdalene collapses to the left holding on to the Virgin. Behind them a figure gestures towards Christ. To the right, the artist has replaced the cowled figure in Van Dyck's painting with a different figure who points upwards and holds a paper that shows writing. |
| Subject | religion (Crucifixion) |
| Collection | Tamworth Castle |
| Current accession number | 7017 |
| Acquisition details | Unknown. |
| Notes | The figure of the monk to the right has been replaced in the Tamworth picture with a gesturing figure with grey hair and a red hat. |
| Rights status | Tamworth Castle |
| Author | Dr Patricia Smyth |
