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The Mond Crucifixion (or Crocifissione Gavari; both names are after former owners) is a painting by the Italian renaissance artist Raphael.An early work influenced by Perugino it was originally an altarpiece in the church of San Domenico in Città di Castello near Raphael’s hometown of Urbino. The painting shows Jesus on the cross who is looking peaceful even though he is dying. There are two angels catching his blood in chalices.