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Crucifix (Cimabue, Santa Croce)

 * This is the archived discussion of the TFAR nomination for the article below. Subsequent comments should be made on the appropriate discussion page (such as Wikipedia talk:Today's featured article/requests). Please do not modify this page. 

The result was: scheduled for Today's featured article/April 14, 2017 by Mike Christie (talk - contribs - library) 11:27, 2 April 2017 (UTC)



Crucifix is a wooden crucifix attributed to the Florentine painter and mosaicist Cimabue. Painted c. 1265 in distemper, it is one of two large crucifixes attributed to him. It was commissioned by the Franciscan friars of Santa Croce and is built from a complex arrangement of timber boards. It is one the first Italian artworks to break from the late medieval Byzantine style and is renowned for its technical innovations and humanistic iconography. The gilding and monumentality of the cross links it to the Byzantine tradition. Christ's static pose is reflective of this style, while the work overall incorporates newer, more naturalistic aspects. The work presents a lifelike and physically imposing depiction of the passion at Calvary. Christ is shown nearly naked: his eyes are closed, his face lifeless and defeated. His body slumps in a position contorted by prolonged agony and pain.The painting is a graphic and unflinching portrayal of human suffering, and has has influenced painters from Michelangelo to Francis Bacon. It has been in the Basilica di Santa Croce since the late 13th century, and at the Museo dell'Opera Santa Croce since restoration following flooding of the Arno in 1966.
 * Most recent similar article(s): nothing similar to this singular work
 * Main editors: Ceoil, Kafka Liz
 * Promoted: November 2016
 * Reasons for nomination: topic seems best on Good Friday, 14 April this year
 * Support as nominator. Gerda Arendt (talk) 19:14, 11 March 2017 (UTC)
 * Thank you Gerda. Support for 14 April. I would really appreciate if Dan could cast an eye on the blurb and perhaps polish as he see fit. Ceoil (talk) 08:08, 12 March 2017 (UTC)
 * Support - cool item and story Cas Liber (talk · contribs) 11:33, 22 March 2017 (UTC)