Gotyckie malowidło z Ukrzyżowaniem w kościele Wniebowzięcia Najświętszej Marii Panny w Toruniu w świetle najnowszych badań

Abstract

This paper presents the results of recent studies (stylistic analysis and non-destructive testing) of the painting located in the first Eastern span of the ground floor of the northern aisle (former cloister) in the church of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary in Torun. Regardless of the poor state of preservation of the painting, of which just the general outlines are recognizable, there are two subsequent chronological layers visible, detectable also by the near infrared and UV-induced fluorescence analyses. The younger layer can be dated back to the late 14th century, which is indicated by its typology (the image of the Crucified) and by its general stylistic features rooted in Bohemian art; the older layer can be dated to the first half of 14th century. The painting made a part of decoration of the brothers’ space (with possible access of lay people). Its original function is not known. Surely, it documents the existence of the Passion cult with strong Eucharistic colouring as well as to the Franciscan observances (processional liturgy?). It also makes a proof of actualisation of the interior decor and of the transmission of Bohemian patterns in late 14th century.