Living Cross of Ferrara

About this work

This painting depicts a large cross at its center, with a man nailed to it. The man is wearing a white cloth around his waist and a red cloth on his head. He has a crown of thorns and is looking upwards. Above the cross, there is a castle in the sky with many people around it. There are also several other scenes and figures around the cross, including a woman riding a donkey and a group of people gathered around a table. The background of the painting is a blue sky with clouds. The painting is rich in detail and color, with many different scenes and figures depicted. If you're interested in learning more about this style of painting, you might want to explore the work of Sebastiano Filippi.