Stories of the Holy Cross 1492

Antoniazzo Romano's "Stories of the Holy Cross" is a 1492 painting depicting a central figure of Jesus Christ surrounded by a circle of angels. The painting is characteristic of Early Renaissance art, with its focus on realism and balanced composition. The central figure of Jesus is depicted with a solemn yet authoritative expression, holding a book inscribed with the words "Ego sum via, veritas, et vita" ("I am the way, the truth, and the life"). The surrounding angels are delicately rendered, their wings spread in a harmonious arrangement around Jesus. The overall effect is one of serenity and spiritual devotion.