Crucifixion 1355

Giovanni da Milano's "Crucifixion," painted in 1355, is a notable example of the Italian Gothic style. It depicts the crucifixion of Jesus Christ with Mary, John the Evangelist, and Saint Francis of Assisi at the foot of the cross. Angels on either side of Christ hold the instruments of the Passion. The painting is characterized by its gold background, richly ornamented details, and expressive figures with elongated proportions, a hallmark of the Gothic period. The work, now in the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam, showcases the artist's skill in depicting both the suffering and the divine in this iconic religious scene.