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Title

Crucifixion of Christ

Date

1525-1549 ca.
Artist notes
1475 ca. – 1550 ca.
Medium
Fresco

Dimensions

400×390 cm

Origin

Church of San Francesco a Palazzo, L’Aquila

Position

Inventory
OPA 137
Description

The fresco was detached at the end of the 19th century following the destruction of the Church of San Francesco, whose construction dates back to the founding of the city. However, the various earthquakes over the centuries altered its original structure, leading to almost complete destruction. The composition’s layout is still from the 15th century, with the cross in the foreground and the painted surface sharply divided between the upper part, occupied by crosses, and the lower part, crowded with figures.

Other artworks

Madonna Adoring the Child and Saint Catherine of Alexandria Crucifixion
Madonna Enthroned originally with Child
Annunciation
Saint Justa

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