Crocifisso ligneo sagomato, a photo from Perugia, Umbria

Photographer's Note

Shaped wooden crucifix
The oldest work of art in the Gualdo Tadino Picture Gallery is the shaped wooden crucifix from the church of San Francesco, dating from around the second half of the 13th century. Tempera on stacked panel, 300x237 cm. Work of an anonymous artist conventionally called Maestro del Crocifisso by Gualdo Tadino.
It comes from the first Franciscan urban church in Gualdo Tadino. Starting from the thirteenth century, the iconography of Christus Patiens, or suffering, portrayed with closed eyes, gradually began to replace that of Christus Triumphans, i.e. victorious over death, portrayed with open eyes. The spread of this new typology was particularly favored by the Franciscan Order which, in emphasizing the more human aspect of Jesus, had contributed to the affirmation of a new sensitivity in the relationship between society and religion. On the coping is written: I (ESUS) C (HRISTUS) NAZARENU (S) / REX IUDEORU (M).
On the sides the Virgin and San Giovanni, in the suppedaneo San Francesco.
In the WS the whole work is a detail

aliabazari, Fis2, ikeharel, holmertz, pierrefonds, ChrisJ, jhm, clic, PaulVDV, COSTANTINO, mcmtanyel trouve(nt) cette note utile

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aliabazari (21419) 2022-01-07 0:50

Hello Silvio
A beautiful shot of a painting of Jesus. Excellent sharpness and exposure

Fis2 (169877) 2022-01-07 1:02

Witaj Silvio my neighbour today again :)!
A very interesting fragment of crucifix.
Good POV and colors.
Well done.
Good morning.
Krzysztof

mkamionka (73532) 2022-01-07 1:40

Ciao Silvio,
Beautiful presentation of this old cross. I like the traditional representations of crucifixion, there is so much symbolism there around the main scene.
Here the high quality allows us even to see the layers of the paint.
Very well done,
M

Gerrit (62042) 2022-01-07 3:04

Hello Silvio,
it is a wonderful, very old piece of art in spectacular kept colors.
Thanks and regards,
Gerrit

holmertz (102096) 2022-01-07 4:21

Hello Silvio,
Three very well taken photos that complement each other perfectly. Two very interesting closer views and a superb view of the entire work. Perfect light and sharpness in all cases, and above all a beautiful painting.
Best regards,
Gert

pierrefonds (113700) 2022-01-07 5:32

Hi Silvio,

Le sujet est bien cadré. La prise de vue rapprochée permet de voir les détails d'une partie du Corps de Jésus. La lumière fait ressortir les couleurs. Bonne journée.

Pierre

ChrisJ (171366) 2022-01-07 6:45

Hello Silvio

Effective tight framing on the religious crucifixion scene with excellent colour, and sharpness. Nice warm cold colour contrasts between the red and blue. Tfs!

lousat (138695) 2022-01-07 9:53

Ciao Silvio,impressionante capolavoro da Gualdo, e conservazione perfetta, sicuramente qualche restauro lo ha riportato nella sua forma migliore,3 foto con grandi dettagli ed il classico full view nel ws. Buon weekend,Luciano

jhm (211734) 2022-01-07 10:05

Ciao Silvio,

The painter have done his best but is not the Christ than we see out of our younght .
Good detail picture too.
Lovely composition, good presentation too
Very well done, TFS.

Best regards,
John.

clic (76) 2022-01-07 12:43

Ciao Silvio e i migliori auguri per il nuovo anno.
I consider you are an accomplished religious historian to find that special 'rare vintage something' which is posted in your portfolio then after for our knowledge!
As usual you managed to upload the best of these treasures expertly cropped for better appreciation.
Ciao

pajaran (115047) 2022-01-07 23:57

Pozdrav.

Lep pogled, dobar tekst ...
Lepo raspece, dobro pokazano sa lepim bojama i kontrastom.
Lepe fotografije u radionici.

Zelim vam lep dad, sve najbolje za vikend.
Paja

abmdsudi (95869) 2022-01-08 6:40

Hi Silvio
I like the subtle clarity and tones of an aged religious painting as we get to see very close detail of it. The elaborateness, colours and contrast are amazing.
Best regards

PaulVDV (62810) 2022-01-08 11:29

Hello Silvio,
Excellent series of three photos about this beautiful, colourful and well-decorated wooden crucifix.
I suppose it was difficult to choose which photo to use as the main photo: the totality of the crucifix or the photos with more detail. Either way, it's a beautiful series that should be seen in its entirety.
Best regards, Paul

COSTANTINO (115645) 2022-01-08 22:06

Hello my dear Silvio
Today is Sunday that s why
I chose this marvellous photo
presenting shaped wooden crucifix
thanks for the sharing...
a religious piece of art again
well done
regards
Costantino

emka (157280) 2022-01-09 0:01

Ciao Silvio, beautiful old crucifix. Good presentation. Colours and sharpness are OK.

Best regrads MAlgo

jmdias (114384) 2022-01-11 11:14

silvio

a curious view of the Jesus in the cross, twisted and inclined.nice details of saint francis and the whole cross in the WS. TFS.

take care

jorge

mcmtanyel (67789) 2022-01-23 17:16

Hello Silvio,
Nicely framed detail from this religious artwork. I like the colors. It is interesting to see how the painter stylized the human body.
Regards,
MT