Once again, so far, this isn’t in the list of works, attributed to this artist, in Mr. Melcher’s blog. An enlarged image can be found here, along with a description.Crucifixion of St. Peter (link shows Wikipedia page) isn’t, as far as I can tell, shown online by its current-location.It is a predella panel in the Pisa Altarpiece (long description, full document can be read after logging in — free for infrequent users), commissioned in 1426.Before that, Masaccio and another artist had been commissioned to decorate the Brancacci Chapel walls with several frescoes about the life of St. Peter. But, he and the other artist both left in 1427, leaving some of the frescoes incomplete.In the early 1480’s another artist completed them. One of the frescoes, he is given credit for, has (click for full size)
described here, in its left side. Masaccio may have started it. His Wikipedia page and collection (more under Subcategories at each level, including currently 49 concerning this altarpiece).Third, of the other 3 works (list link above), attributed by Mr. Melcher to this artist, that have, so far, appeared in Mr. Melcher’s blog, to also appear here (4 total).
Actually, Peter was not the only one to be crucified or flayed alive while upside down. The position actually made the flayee live longer than average as it kept blood pooled around the heart and brain.
BE THIS GUY over 9 years ago
Extreme yoga.
quebradillas over 9 years ago
Is He resting on his halo==or is that my paella pan?
quebradillas over 9 years ago
Is He resting on his halo==or is that my paella pan?
tattooedcyberidiot over 9 years ago
Are those shields or urinals?
Wasbluskies over 9 years ago
Since he’s upside down, it ain’t He- just another common him.
PICTO over 9 years ago
Helen Ferrieux over 9 years ago
Instructions for Superglue: press head into hat and hold firmly for 10 seconds.
Space_cat over 9 years ago
I thought this was the crucifixion of Polish Jesus.
puddlesplatt over 9 years ago
my abs look pretty good in this position, all that work has really paid off.
jack fairbanks over 9 years ago
“Dyslexics R Us” submits the low bid for Palace Executioner
The Real Zarth Arn over 9 years ago
Highlights from the Senate Intelligence Committee report on CIA torture.
mabrndt Premium Member over 9 years ago
Once again, so far, this isn’t in the list of works, attributed to this artist, in Mr. Melcher’s blog. An enlarged image can be found here, along with a description.Crucifixion of St. Peter (link shows Wikipedia page) isn’t, as far as I can tell, shown online by its current-location.It is a predella panel in the Pisa Altarpiece (long description, full document can be read after logging in — free for infrequent users), commissioned in 1426.Before that, Masaccio and another artist had been commissioned to decorate the Brancacci Chapel walls with several frescoes about the life of St. Peter. But, he and the other artist both left in 1427, leaving some of the frescoes incomplete.In the early 1480’s another artist completed them. One of the frescoes, he is given credit for, has (click for full size)
described here, in its left side. Masaccio may have started it. His Wikipedia page and collection (more under Subcategories at each level, including currently 49 concerning this altarpiece).Third, of the other 3 works (list link above), attributed by Mr. Melcher to this artist, that have, so far, appeared in Mr. Melcher’s blog, to also appear here (4 total).Coyoty Premium Member over 9 years ago
The first hang gliders needed more design work.
decalwrites over 9 years ago
Actually, Peter was not the only one to be crucified or flayed alive while upside down. The position actually made the flayee live longer than average as it kept blood pooled around the heart and brain.
quebradillas over 9 years ago
It is the prefered position for donating blood,then==C and C
watmiwori over 9 years ago
We – Christian, Jew and Muslim – all worship one God, but it’smost definitely NOT the same one.