In 1944, while the war was still unfolding, Bishop Giuseppe Franciolini entrusted Gino Severini with a project of profound significance.
The Stations of the Cross were conceived as a votive offering to St Margaret, giving thanks for Cortona having been spared from bombing.
The work brings together art, faith and memory, connecting Severini’s artistic vision with one of the most difficult moments in the city’s history.
Why was it created at that particular moment? And what did it mean for Cortona?
In this episode of Cortona: City of Hidden Treasures, we uncover the story behind Severini’s Stations of the Cross and the symbolic value the work still holds for the city today.
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