Fra Angelico 1387 – 1455 The Crucifixiontempera on panel (64 × 48 cm) — c. 1420–23 Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York This work is linked to John 19:25 An exquisite panel by Fra Angelico, made with a gold ground. Seated on horses Roman soldiers form a circle around the cross. In the foreground, Christ's mother Mary has fainted. Next to the cross is a man holding a stick with a spunge. According to a tradition, the spunge was soaked in vinager and then offered to Jesus. Blood can be seen dripping along Christ's arms. Several angels are flying around him. Rate this work of art: |
|
Related art |
|
Show page metadata |