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Christ on the Cross with Saints Vincent Ferrer, John the Baptist, Mark and Antoninus, c1491/1495. Creator: Master of the Fiesole Epiphany
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Christ on the Cross with Saints Vincent Ferrer, John the Baptist, Mark and Antoninus, c1491/1495. Creator: Master of the Fiesole Epiphany
Christ on the Cross with Saints Vincent Ferrer, John the Baptist, Mark and Antoninus, c1491/1495
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This stunning 15th century painting, titled "Christ on the Cross with Saints Vincent Ferrer, John the Baptist, Mark, and Antoninus," is a masterpiece by the Italian artist known as the Master of the Fiesole Epiphany. The High Renaissance work, created between 1491 and 1495, depicts a poignant biblical scene of Christ crucified between two angels, with Saints Vincent Ferrer, John the Baptist, Mark, and Antoninus kneeling in adoration below. Christ, depicted in the center, is shown with his arms outstretched, his body taut with the weight of the cross. His face, a study in serene suffering, gazes upwards towards the heavens. The figure of Christ is bathed in a warm, golden light, creating a sense of otherworldly beauty and transcendence. To the left, Saint Vincent Ferrer, a Dominican friar and renowned logician, is shown in his bishop's robes, his hands clasped in prayer. Saint John the Baptist, the forerunner of Christ, stands to the right, dressed in camel's hair and holding a cross and a lamb. To the left of Christ, Saint Mark the Evangelist, the patron saint of Venice, is depicted with his symbol, the winged lion. Saint Antoninus of Florence, the bishop and archbishop of the city, is shown in the bottom left corner, dressed in his episcopal robes and holding a model of the city. The painting's rich colors and intricate details show the artist's mastery of the techniques of the time. The figures are rendered with a sense of realism and emotion, making this work a powerful and moving representation of the life of Christ and the devotion of the saints. This painting is now part of the collection of the Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA), where it is a popular draw for visitors from around the world. The work is a testament to the enduring power of art to inspire and move us, and to remind us of the rich cultural heritage of Europe and the Christian tradition.
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