Unknown Italian

Studio of Andrea del Sarto (1486 – 1530)

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Studio of Andrea del Sarto (1486-1530) The Virgin Mary, Infant Christ, and Saint John the Baptist Florence, about 1520 Oil on wood 55.3 x 39 cm Christ stands on his mother’s lap, with his cousin John smiling eagerly behind. John points towards Jesus, signalling his importance. Christ reaches out towards us, and Mary gently restrains … Read more

Attributed to Salerno di Coppo (active late-13th century)

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Attributed to Salerno di Coppo  The Crucifixion Pistoia, Tuscany, 1280 Tempera on wood 50.8 x 27 cm Christ is crucified in front of his mother, the Virgin Mary, and his friend, John the Evangelist. Neither can look at his broken body. The angels above the crossbar share their grief. One of them covers their eyes … Read more