Why it matters
A small wooden crucifix for private devotion, without the cross, attributed to the young Michelangelo. The Italian state's purchase of it in 2008 caused controversy and investigations, since experts disagree on whether he made it.
Did you know?
- It dates from around 1495–1497.
- It is named after the Turin antiques dealer Giancarlo Gallino, who sold it.
- It measures about 41 × 40 cm.
Based on the German Wikipedia article Gallino-Kruzifix (CC BY-SA 4.0).
