Context: The assumption of the use of a two-beamed cross does not determine the number of nails used in the crucifixion and some theories suggest three nails while others suggest four nails. However, throughout history larger numbers of nails have been hypothesized, at times as high as 14 nails. These variations are also present in the artistic depictions of the crucifixion. In the Western Church, before the Renaissance usually four nails would be depicted, with the feet side by side. After the Renaissance most depictions use three nails, with one foot placed on the other. Nails are almost always depicted in art, although Romans sometimes just tied the victims to the cross. The tradition also carries to Christian emblems, e.g. the Jesuits use three nails under the IHS monogram and a cross to symbolize the crucifixion.

Question: How many nails were suggested they used for the crucifixion?
Answer: three nails

Question: According to some sources, what is theorized to be the maximum nails used?
Answer: 14 nails

Question: What adds to the confusion of the number of nails used?
Answer: artistic depictions of the crucifixion

Question: What do all artworks have in common regarding the crucifixion?
Answer: Nails are almost always depicted

Question: Jesuits claim how many nails were used?
Answer: three nails

Question: How many paintings have been made about the crucifixion?
Answer: Unanswerable

Question: Before the Renaissance where did Jesuits usually place their art?
Answer: Unanswerable

Question: What artistic medium was appreciated by Romans?
Answer: Unanswerable

Question: There were 14 western churches before what period?
Answer: Unanswerable

Question: What are Romans usually depicted in?
Answer: Unanswerable