Crucifixion

Masolino was responsible for the decoration of the chapel dedicated to St Catherine. The chapel was probably begun around 1425 when Castiglioni returned to Rome, where he stayed until 1431. The decoration was probably carried out between 1428 and 1430. Masolino painted the decoration with contributions from a number of painters, possibly including Masaccio.

The chapel has an Annunciation the exterior and above, in the centre, Castiglioni's arms. The inner side is decorated with figures of the twelve apostles. Inside, on the groin vault are depicted the four Evangelists and the Fathers of Church. On the left wall are scenes from the life of St Catherine of Alexandria, and on the right scenes from the life of St Ambrose. The Crucifixion is on the rear wall.

Suggested listening (streaming mp3, 3 minutes): Guillaume Dufay: Hymn for Easter