Stock Photo - Dec. 07, 1982 - Badly damaged from the floods that ravaged Florence, Italy in November of 1966, the crucifix of Santa Croce has been the object of a long and exemplary salvage in the labs of local museums. The crucifix of Santa Croce was painted by Cennu Di Pepi, called Cimabue (1240-1302). The crucifix is painted on canvas glued to a board, according to the rules instituted by Cennini later on. The famous crucifix of Cinabue was restored by Umberto Baldini during the 10 years than followed the Florence catastrophe. In 1981, the idea to expose it in the world's best museums was envisioned under the Olivetti's direction of cultural relations. The crucifix of Santa Croce is being shown in the Louvre until the end of January 1983 after which it will go to the National Gallery in London. Before coming to Paris, the crucifix of Cinabue was shown in the Metropolitan Musuem of Art in New York. (Credit Image: © Keystone Press Agency/Keystone USA via ZUMAPRESS.com)