ANDREA DEL CASTAGNO
(b. 1423, Castagno, d. 1457, Firenze)

Crucifixion and Saints

1440-41
Fresco
Ospedale Santa Maria Nuova, Florence

Presumably in 1440-41, Andrea painted a Crucifixion with Saints for the monastery of Santa Maria degli Angeli, today in the hospital of Santa Maria Nuova. This painting shows what a strong influence the work of Masaccio and Donatello had on the young Andrea.

Suggested listening (streaming mp3, 22 minutes):
Heinrich Schütz: Die sieben Worte am Kreuz SWV 478