crucifixionnoun
uk/kruː.səˈfɪk.ʃən/us/kruː.səˈfɪk.ʃən/[ C or U ] the act of crucifying someone
[ C ] a painting or other piece of art representing the crucifixion of Jesus Christ
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- Within a recess of the eastern wall are three headless figures, representing, in the centre, the Crucifixion, St. Mary and St. John standing on either side.
Examples from literature
- Within a recess of the eastern wall are three headless figures, representing, in the centre, the Crucifixion, St. Mary and St. John standing on either side.