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Matthias Grünewald: Crucifixion panel of the Isenheim Altarpiece
Giunta Pisano: Crucifixion
Codex of Saint George, Master of the: The Crucifixion
Fra Angelico: The Crucifixion
Cossa, Francesco del: The Crucifixion
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