CHRISTUS TRIUMPHANS

In English,Christ Triumphant. A symbolic image, typical of theManiera Grecastyle, where Christ is shown alive on the cross to denote that he has triumphed over death. The figure is usually depicted with a serene facial expression and opened eyes directed at the viewer. On theapron, at either side of Christ, theVirgin Maryusually presents her son as the Savior by pointing in his direction andSt.Johnbrings his right hand to his head in a traditional gesture of grief. One suchCrucifixiontype where the artist who rendered it is known by name isBerlinghiero Berlinghieri's example at the Lucca Pinacoteca, which dates to the early 13th century. The type was replaced by the second half of the 13th century with theChristus Patiens Suffering Christ, a change attributed toFranciscaninfluence.