Group was carved in 1517 by Master Paul - a leading renaissance artist active in Gdańsk at the time. Master Paul is relatively well-documented sculptor, with a number of commissioned works. His two others figures - Salvator Mundi and Mater Dolorosa are in St. Mary Church as well.
Sculptures from Crucifixion Group are rare example of monumental masterpiece (Christ is 4,5 m high) from Master Paul early period.