Chiesa di Santa Croce, a photo from Perugia, Umbria

Photographer's Note

Church of Santa Croce - Montefalco (PG)
Detail of Crucifixion
In 1333, twenty-five years after the death of Santa Chiara da Montefalco, the presbytery of the Church of Santa Croce, where it was extinguished, was magnificently decorated with frescoes from the Spoleto school, the work of two anonymous artists, already conventionally named first and second Master of Santa Chiara. In the center an imposing Crucifixion, crowded with over forty figures, with a host of knights to crown the cross. On the left the Pious Women support the unconscious Madonna, the Magdalene at the foot of Christ and St. John on the right. Jean d'Amiel, the client, is depicted in small dimensions at the foot of the cross. The centurion, who converted after seeing blood and water gushing from the wound in Jesus' side is represented on the left on horseback, on the right St. Joseph of Arimatea showing Jesus to Caiaphas.
The Crucifixion, for years attributed to the so-called first Master of Santa Chiara da Montefalco, has recently been correctly assigned to the repertoire of the Master of Cesi, an artist with great talent and passion, one of the founders of the Umbrian school of painting. Here he especially he demonstrates how the solid Romanesque traditions are combined and elaborated with the Giottesque novelties, which came to him from Assisi.
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Fis2, ChrisJ, holmertz, Royaldevon, pierrefonds, ktanska, jhm, ikeharel, ricardomattos, COSTANTINO, jemaflor has marked this note useful

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Fis2 (169791) 2021-02-22 0:41

Witaj Sil;vio!
A very interesting pictures.
Good framing, colors and sharpness.
Nice presentation.
Have a nice new week.
Krzysztof

ChrisJ (171280) 2021-02-22 1:13

Ciao Silvio

I like the stylized white horse at left. A superb mediaeval scene with effective tight framing and good sharpness. An informative note, too. Tfs!

holmertz (102042) 2021-02-22 3:40

Hello Silvio,
It's interesting to see the entire painting and the architectural surroundings in the WS, but it's truly fascinating to watch this close view of a small part. It is a very vivid scene, where we can almost hear the soldiers talking about what they are witnessing. It is a fine example of early Gothic art and it was a good idea to select this part for a special view.
Best regards,
Gert

Royaldevon (85638) 2021-02-22 4:03

Ciao Caro Silvio,

I was pleased to see how this section related to the whole scene because, at first, I imagined that these soldiers were crusaders.
It's a fine Medieval painting, with good expressions captured in your close-up.

My warm regards,
Bve :-)

pajaran (114971) 2021-02-22 4:04

Pozdrav.
Dobar rad sa lepim fotografijama u radionici, dobro pokazano sa lepim bojama, kontrastom i dobrim tekstom.
Lepa unutrasnjost stare Crkve.
Zelim vam lepo popodne i sve najbolje u novoj nedelji koja je pocela.
Paja.

pierrefonds (113634) 2021-02-22 5:05

Hi Silvio,

Le sujet est bien cadr�. la prise de vue permet de voir les d彋ails de l'oeuvre d'art qui est situ� � l'嶲lise Santa Croce. La lumi鋨e a un bel effet sur les couleurs de l'image. Bonne journ嶪.

Pierre

ktanska (44492) 2021-02-22 9:25

Hi Silvio,
Quite interesting tightly framed detail view of this ancient fresco. Everyone on this picture seems to be looking on different direction, making the impression kind of funny. All the brown tones match each other well.
Kari

jhm (211734) 2021-02-22 10:03

Ciao Silvio,

Your picture of the wall painting is very successful.
Colours and sharpness are superb.
Composition and presentation are excellent.
Very well done, TFS,

Best regards,
John.

mkamionka (73440) 2021-02-22 11:28

Ciao Silvio,
it feels just by looking at it that it is quite an ancient painting. Nice to see both the close up and a wider scene.
Very interesting full of symbols.
Great reportage!
M

lousat (138655) 2021-02-22 14:32

Ciao Silvio,tre foto con dettagli strabilianti, la foto principale � cosi' perfetta che sembra una scansione di una stampa,molto interessante come sempre! Buona giornata,Luciano

ricardomattos (17408) 2021-02-22 14:41

Ciao Silvio,

Belo afresco em tom pastel com ricos detalhes e representa踥es. Boa nitidez, cores e luz. Belo trabalho amigo.

Parab幯s

Ricardo

ifege (47013) 2021-02-22 22:03

Hi Silvio
Another good ancient photo.
cheers
Ian

COSTANTINO (115583) 2021-02-22 22:58

Hello dear Silvio and have a nice day
and a happy evening...
interesting capture of the
cHURCH OF santa Croce Montefalco
thanks for your useful notes
regards
costantino

jemaflor (146330) 2021-02-22 23:18

Hi Silvio,
A scene well framed, good management concerning sharpness and colors rendering, interesting, tfs.

emka (157280) 2021-02-22 23:52

Ciao Silvio, Good presentation of this well-preserved fresco.Good crop. colours and sharpness.
Have a nice day

MAlgo

abmdsudi (95869) 2021-02-23 5:01

Hi Silvio
A fascinating religious artwork of amazing subjects. Must have been great to see in person. lovely detail in matured aged colours. It makes an intriguing photo no doubt, Excellent
Best regards

jmdias (114318) 2021-02-23 10:59

silvio

a special close up in this old mural with many centuries. I liked the artwork and the quality of your photo.

take care

jorge

BennyV (34746) 2021-03-03 6:39

Lovely detail view of the artwork on show, Silvio.
Nice one, thanks for showing it. Cheers & stay safe.

Benny