'The true cross' Bologna 4th quarter 16th century.
'The true cross' Bologna, 4th quarter 16th century.
Mary and child Jesus surrounded by St. Helena and St. Anthony of Egypt.
At left is 'True Cross' with the inscription 'INRI' and 'Thorns crown'
St. Anthony with pig and bell, holds an open book, in which the child Jesus
pointing in the written text.
St. Helena talking with Maria, which is accentuated by the open hand.
Right above the landscape waving the tops of trees, the early influence of the Flemish painter art.
Bottom left is the lion, the symbol of invincibility.
See: Helena of Constantinople by Lucas Cranach
Oil on canvas, 97x77
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