Death of Christ on the Cross with the Stigmatization of Francis
Español Created in the final quarter of the 15th century (ca. 1490), this profound religious work is part of the Museum Catharijneconvent collection in Utrecht. The painting, attributed to an anonymous North Netherlandish master, serves as a complex devotional piece that merges the historical Crucifixion of Christ with the mystical experiences of later saints. At its heart, the composition captures the moment of the Stigmatization, where Saint Francis of Assisi—kneeling on the right—receives the wounds of Christ. Standing behind him is Saint Clare of Assisi, his spiritual contemporary, who holds a monstrance to signify the presence of Christ in the Eucharist, bridging the gap between the historical sacrifice on the Cross and the perpetual mystery of the Mass. Continue reading after advertisement Get a set of 5 restored images (including the one featured in this post) now on sale The identity of the additional figures provides a glimpse into the social and spiritual context of the ...
