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The Mond Crucifixion is an early altarpiece by Raphael, generally dated to about 1502 or 1503 and now held by the National Gallery in London. Painted for a chapel in the church of San Domenico in Città di Castello, it shows Christ on the cross with the Virgin, Saint John, Saint Jerome, and Mary Magdalene, while angels collect his blood. The work is named after Ludwig Mond, a former owner, and reflects Raphael's early Umbrian style and the influence of Perugino.
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How old was Raphael when he painted the Mond Crucifixion?
Raphael was around 19 or 20 years old when he painted the Mond Crucifixion, which is generally dated to about 1502 or 1503. Because he was born in 1483 in Urbino, the work is considered one of his earliest major altarpieces, produced before he moved to Florence and then Rome.
Where can you see the Mond Crucifixion today?
The Mond Crucifixion is held by the National Gallery in London, where it is part of the permanent collection. It entered the gallery through the bequest of Ludwig Mond, a German-born industrialist and art collector who left a significant group of paintings to the museum.
What church was the Mond Crucifixion originally painted for?
The altarpiece was commissioned for a chapel in the church of San Domenico in Città di Castello, a town in Umbria. It was created as a devotional panel for that chapel before eventually being removed and entering private and museum collections.
Who are the figures surrounding Christ in the Mond Crucifixion?
The painting shows Christ on the cross flanked by the Virgin Mary and Saint John, with additional saints including Saint Jerome and Saint Mary Magdalene. Small angels are also depicted catching Christ's blood in chalices, a devotional motif common in early Renaissance Crucifixion scenes.
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