Connectition to Reading/Modules
This week's object is the Detail of Crucifixion from the St Gall Gospels in Ireland. The reading this week is The Image of Orthodoxy, The Mysterium Christi, and Insular Gospel Books. This relates to our image because the reading talks about the relation between religious images and religious teachings, how we can use these images to teach about the story of god. These images draw connections and use metaphors in their painting. The artist analyzes theological themes and uses that in their artistic expression. The reading specifically explores the Durham Crucifixion. This Gospel links Christ's suffering to future belief and glory for followers of him. The module this week relates to this image because we are talking about medieval art and the context in which medieval art is made. We have also specifically talked about La Tene Style, an intricate abstract geometric style that can lean into spirals.
Style, Subject, and Context
Within this image, Detail of Crucifixion, St Gall Gospels, we can see a representation of Christ in the middle being crucified while giving his blood and body to the people around him. This image shows an Insular art style and may also be described as Celtic. This is towards the beginning of how Irish art would portray Christ as a beardless man and depicting his Crucifixion. This is also a part of the Carpet pages.
Object Annotation 7: Insular Art-Anna Shiflett
Anna Shiflett
Created on November 7, 2025
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Connectition to Reading/Modules
This week's object is the Detail of Crucifixion from the St Gall Gospels in Ireland. The reading this week is The Image of Orthodoxy, The Mysterium Christi, and Insular Gospel Books. This relates to our image because the reading talks about the relation between religious images and religious teachings, how we can use these images to teach about the story of god. These images draw connections and use metaphors in their painting. The artist analyzes theological themes and uses that in their artistic expression. The reading specifically explores the Durham Crucifixion. This Gospel links Christ's suffering to future belief and glory for followers of him. The module this week relates to this image because we are talking about medieval art and the context in which medieval art is made. We have also specifically talked about La Tene Style, an intricate abstract geometric style that can lean into spirals.
Style, Subject, and Context
Within this image, Detail of Crucifixion, St Gall Gospels, we can see a representation of Christ in the middle being crucified while giving his blood and body to the people around him. This image shows an Insular art style and may also be described as Celtic. This is towards the beginning of how Irish art would portray Christ as a beardless man and depicting his Crucifixion. This is also a part of the Carpet pages.