Christ on the Cross with Saints Vincent Ferrer, John the Baptist, Mark and Antoninus  1495

[b]Notes from the Curator:[/b] [br]This large, vividly painted altarpiece was painted during the High Renaissance, in the late 15th century. Originally, the panel functioned as an altarpiece. It was commissioned by the wealthy silk weavers’ guild for their altar in the Dominican church of San Marco in Florence. At first glance, the painting appears to be a crucifixion ...