The artwork titled “Crucifixion with the Virgin, Mary Magdalene and St. Dominic” is a fresco created by Fra Angelico between 1441 and 1442. This religious painting, rendered in the Early Renaissance style, measures 176 x 136 cm and is located in the Basilica di San Marco in Florence, Italy.
The artwork depicts the Crucifixion of Jesus Christ, centrally positioned on the cross with a serene yet poignant expression, a crown of thorns on His head, and a sign with “INRI” above. To the left stands the Virgin Mary, cloaked in a purple robe, embodying sorrowful contemplation. Kneeling at the foot of the cross is Mary Magdalene, her back to the viewer, dressed in a pale blue and coral attire, her focus intent on Jesus. On the right, St. Dominic, dressed in a black and white habit, gazes upwards towards the crucified Christ, hands clasped in prayer. The background features a dark setting with glimpses of a rocky landscape, emphasizing the somber and reflective mood of the scene.
