MASTER of St Francis
(active c. 1260-1280 in Umbria)

Crucifix

1272
Tempera on wood
Galleria Nazionale dell'Umbria, Perugia

This monumental Crucifix with St Francis kneeling at Christ's feet is the only dated work of the Master of St Francis. It was painted for San Francesco al Prato, Perugia in conjunction with a double-sided altarpiece. The church collapsed in 1317.




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