Christ on the Cross mourned by the Virgin Mary and Saints Mary Magdalene and John 1386 - 1399

This painting, “Christ on the Cross mourned by the Virgin Mary and Saints Mary Magdalene and John” was painted by Maestro Francesco between 1386 and 1399. The painting is a depiction of the crucifixion of Christ with the Virgin Mary, Mary Magdalene, and John mourning his death. The painting is in the style of the Sienese school of painting, and it is characterized by its use of gold leaf, which was a common feature of Sienese art at the time. The painting also features a number of angels surrounding Christ on the cross, which is symbolic of Christ's ascension into Heaven. The painting is housed in the SMK - Statens Museum for Kunst and is considered a valuable example of late medieval Italian painting.