Question

Who commissioned the Gero crucifix? a. the archbishop of Cologne b. the archbishop of Canterbury c. the archbishop of Gloucester d. none of these

Answer 1

it was commissioned by the archbishop Cologne

Answer 2

The correct answer is A

Step-by-step explanation:

The Gero crufix was designed in 970-1000 during the Ottonian era of art and was brought by Archbishop Gero to the Cologne Cathedral in Germany

The Archbishop of Cologne commissioned the Gero crufix. he later died in in 976, thus providing a terminus ante quem for the work. It is carved in oak, partially gilded and painted , although both have been restored. The halo and cross-pieces and halo are of original, but the Baroque surround in 1683, was added.