Processional Cross

Pietro Vannini

Cleveland Museum of Art

The Processional Cross by Pietro Vannini features a gold-colored cross made of metal with a crucifixion scene. The cross has a vertical and horizontal bar, with the vertical bar slightly longer than the horizontal one. The center of the cross features a silver-colored figure of Jesus Christ on the cross with outstretched arms. The figure of Jesus has long hair and a loincloth. The cross is decorated with small golden spheres at the ends of the bars and along the edges of the cross. There are four oval-shaped relief panels on the cross, one at the top, one at the bottom, and one on each side. The top panel depicts a seated figure with long hair and a robe. The bottom panel depicts a figure sitting on a throne-like object with long hair and a robe. The left panel depicts a figure of a woman with long hair sitting. The right panel depicts a figure with long hair and a robe sitting. The cross has an ornate design with intricate patterns and details. The background of the image is gray.