Christ on the Cross with Mary, Sts Mary Magdalene, John the Baptist, Ambrose of Milan (?) and Francis of Assisi

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The Crucifixion

Giovanni da Milano

c. 1360

Medium

tempera on panel

Dimensions

h 51cm × w 30.5cm

Collection

Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam

Materials

panel

Object Type

painting

Subject Matter

bystanders at the foot of the cross, among whom Mary, Mary Magdalene and John the Evangelist; Mary may be shown swooning; St. Francis of Assisi embracing Christ on the cross; the bishop of Antioch, Ignatius (Theophoros); possible attributes: heart with IHS monogram, (two) lion

Acquisition Method

transferred

Acquired

1960

Notes

height 51 cm x width 30.5 cm

Collection Type

paintings

About Giovanni da Milano

1316–1399

Comment on works: religious

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