S.Clare of Montefalco Receiving the Cross
ID:
506
Original Country:
Italy
Region:
Umbria
Community:
Creator:
Umbrian School
Creator Role:
Painter
Sorting Title:
S. Chiara, S.Clare of Montefalco Receiving the Cross
Subject:
Desciption: S. Clare of Montefalco Receiving the Cross with Christ literally implanting his Cross into her heart. The Virgin and Child enthroned are in the upper register flanked by angels.
Interpretation: After S.Clare's death, instruments of the Passion were found inscribed in her heart.
Creation Date:
c.1333
Century:
14th
Style Genre:
early Renaissance
Work Type:
manuscript
Format Medium:
fresco
Specific Location:
Left wall of the chapel.
Photo Credit:
Max Hutzel
Image Source:
Research Library, Getty Research Institute, Los Angeles
Photo Repo Number:
86.P.8
Contributor:
Lisa W. Tom
