Panel Saint Francis Master della Croce
This is the great altarpiece attributed to the Master of the Cross that represents Saint Francis, four stories of his life and four post-mortem miracles, dating from the mid-13th century.
The great altarpiece of Pistoia (temperature on wood; 160 x 133 cm), executed approximately between 1250 and 1260 and coming from the church of Saint Francis, in fact represents, according to a widespread Byzantine model, the titular saint in the center and, on the sides, four episodes of his earthly life and four miracles performed by him after his death.
Saint Francis of Assisi is a historical figure, a source of inspiration and eternal veneration. In particular, the exhibition highlights the artistic sensitivity with which the figure of Francis has been represented from the 13th century to the present day, highlighting his spiritual radicalism, commitment to the poor, love of God and nature, as well as his powerful calls for peace and interreligious dialogue, topics that even today are more relevant than ever.
Numerous localized uplifts are observed, especially in the center of the boards, perhaps due to the overly rigid crossing system that counteracts the boards' tendency to curve in a concave direction. However, only the mosaic in the lower right corner has small cracks that appear to have formed recently. The back of the table is characterized by an interesting monochromatic decoration, partially hidden by the parquet with aluminum crossbars, created during the last restoration work.
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