Oratory of the Crucifix

Image: Oratory of the Crucifix

The Oratorio del Crocifisso, dedicated to the late 12th-century crucifix that spoke to St. Francis in the Church of San Damiano. It said, "Francis, Francis, repair my house which, as you can see, is falling into ruins." The apse is decorated with 14th-century frescoes by Puccio Capanna and Pace di Bartolo. Basilica di Santa Chiara, Assisi, Italy.

Id
4481
Creator
Holly Hayes
Date
April 21, 2008
Location
248546
Resolution
4500 x 2996 px (13 MP)
Camera
Canon EOS 400D DIGITAL
focal length
17mm