Christ on the Crucifix in San Miniato inclines his head towards St John Gualberto 1560 - 1630

Andrea Boscoli created this drawing of ‘Christ on the Crucifix in San Miniato inclines his head towards St John Gualberto’ with pen and brown ink on paper. Boscoli was active in Florence during the late 16th century, a period defined by the Counter-Reformation. The drawing depicts a moment of profound spiritual awakening. Saint John Gualberto, the founder of the Vallumbrosan Order, is shown kneeling, his expression a mix of awe and humility, as Christ inclines his head towards him. The use of dynamic lines and chiaroscuro heightens the drama, drawing us into Gualberto's deeply personal experience. Boscoli places the viewer in the intimate setting of San Miniato, inviting a contemplation on faith, redemption, and the transformative power of divine grace. The work offers a glimpse into the religious fervor of its time. It serves as a reminder of how art can function as a powerful medium for conveying spiritual and emotional truths.