The artwork titled “Crucifixion with St. Dominic Flagellating Himself,” created by Fra Angelico circa 1442, is a fresco on a wall located in the Basilica di San Marco in Florence, Italy. Measuring 155 x 80 cm, this piece belongs to the Early Renaissance art movement and falls under the genre of religious painting.
The artwork portrays Christ on the cross, with a halo around his head and an inscription above him that reads “INRI,” indicating “Jesus of Nazareth, King of the Jews.” His body hangs solemnly, with evident wounds and drips of blood signifying his suffering during the crucifixion. Below, to the left of the cross, stands St. Dominic, depicted in a moment of deep penitence as he flagellates himself. The saint’s body is partially covered with drapery, and his face is turned upwards towards Christ in an act of devotion and repentance. The simple yet profound background and muted color palette focus the viewer’s attention on this poignant religious scene. The fresco is bordered with pastel-colored panels, adding a structural frame to this intense depiction of faith and sacrifice.