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Canonical clock with the heads of four prophets, completed 1443 (fresco)
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Canonical clock with the heads of four prophets, completed 1443 (fresco)
ALG181541 Canonical clock with the heads of four prophets, completed 1443 (fresco) by Uccello, Paolo (1397-1475); 470x470 cm; Duomo, Florence, Tuscany, Italy; (add.info.: uses hora italica method of counting the hours; last hour ends at sunset or Ave Maria; ); Italian, out of copyright
Media ID 23222660
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Hands Prophet Roman Numerals Time Timepiece
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This print showcases the remarkable "Canonical clock with the heads of four prophets" fresco, completed in 1443 by Paolo Uccello. The artwork, measuring an impressive 470x470 cm, is housed within the Duomo in Florence, Tuscany, Italy. Uccello's masterpiece depicts a unique timepiece that follows the hora italica method of counting hours. The clock's hands and Roman numerals elegantly adorn its face while four prophet heads surround it, adding an air of mystique to this Renaissance marvel. The artist ingeniously incorporates symbolism into his work as well. Each prophet head represents a different aspect of time or divination, making this piece not only aesthetically pleasing but also intellectually stimulating. One fascinating feature of this canonical clock is that it marks sunset or Ave Maria as the end of each day's last hour. This unconventional approach adds a touch of poetic beauty to our perception and measurement of time. As we gaze upon this extraordinary painting through Bridgeman Images' high-quality print reproduction, we are transported back to fifteenth-century Italy—a time when art flourished and innovation knew no bounds. Let yourself be captivated by Uccello's mastery as you explore every intricate detail within this timeless work.
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