In certain depictions of the crucifixion, Christ is flanked by two other individuals. Who are these other crucified persons and what is their relationship to Christ?

Gnomon

Tradition has it that they were two common thieves who were crucified at the same time. Jul 18 06, 9:15 AM

Jubal

They were both thieves. Jul 18 06, 9:16 AM

lanfranco

They are the Good (or Penitent) Thief and the Bad Thief, sometimes called Dismas and Gesmas (or Gestas). In Luke 23, the bad thief questions Christ's identity and powers, since he cannot save himself or them. The Good Thief expresses penitence for his crimes and faith in Christ, and Christ promises that he will "be with me in Paradise." http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dismas Jul 18 06, 9:22 AM

lanfranco

Here's a particularly famous example of a Crucifixion depicting the two thieves: http://www.abcgallery.com/M/mantegna/mantegna4.html Jul 18 06, 9:27 AM

diffuseaxon

thanx Jul 18 06, 9:31 AM

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