Christ on the Cross with Saints Mary, John the Evangelist and Catherine of Siena

Christ on the Cross with Saints Mary, John the Evangelist and Catherine of Siena

Marco Pino

1570

oil

From the collection of J. Paul Getty Museum

About this work

This painting depicts a crucifixion scene with Jesus on the cross, flanked by three figures. On the left stands a woman in a blue robe and a yellow shirt, while on the right is another woman in a green robe and a red skirt. At the bottom, a woman in a black robe and a white headscarf kneels, her hands clasped together in prayer. In the background, a landscape unfolds with buildings and trees under a cloudy sky. The overall atmosphere is somber, with the figures gazing up at Jesus. The painting's use of chiaroscuro creates a striking contrast between light and dark, drawing the viewer's attention to the central figure.

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