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EVENT DETAIL
THE ART OF EXECUTION
Crucifixion and Flaying in Italian Medieval and Northern Renaissance Art:
Their Aesthetic, Religious, Mythological, and Legal Significance
Tuesday, November 22, 2005 6 pm
In contrast to today’s allegedly painless execution method of lethal injection, executions had been carried out by excruciating means, such as crucifixion and flaying. Their depictions in Italian medieval and Northern Renaissance art shed light onto their aesthetic, religious, mythological and legal significance. This program will examine an early 14th century Pisan carved wood crucifix and Gerard David’s late 15th century companion paintings “The Arrest of Sisamnes” and “The Judgment of Cambyses,” and place them in legal context. The program will also touch upon the moral implications inherent in the bloody occupation of the executioner. Please Note: This program will take place at Syracuse University Lubin House, 11 East 61st Street, New York, New York.
Moderator:
MARTIN J. LEAHY
Law Office of Martin J. Leahy
Speakers:
NORMAN L. GREENE
Schoeman, Updike & Kaufman, LLP
HON. BARBARA JAFFE
Judge, Civil Court of the City of New York
PROF. KENNETH PENNINGTON
Professor of Ecclesiastical and Legal History at Catholic University
PETER WELLER
Art Historian/Actor
Sponsored by:
Committee on Capital Punishment, Stephen R. Greenwald, Chair
Co-sponsored by:
Department of Fine Arts, William Fleming Educational Fund, Syracuse University
There is no fee for this program. Seating is limited, pre-registration is strongly encouraged. Please call 212-826-0320.
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