Crucifixion with Saints – Angelico Martyr surrounded by a glow of

surrounded by a glow of yellow light

A little girl with folded hands prays

missionary work

The print was accompanied by a section of text describing the career and work of the German born artist Hubert Salentin

Crucifixion with Saints – Angelico Martyr surrounded by a glow ofThis painting by Fra Angelico shows Christ on the Cross between the two thieves. The skull of Adam lies at the foot of the Cross. The Virgin Mary, John the Apostle and two Dominican saints gather around the Cross. Though no Dominicans were physically present at the historical Crucifixion of Our Lord, Fra Angelico (a Dominican himself) most likely wanted to put the Crucifixion of Christ into the context of the daily lives of his brethren in a mystical