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Detail of the altar of the Magi, in the chapel of the Magi, inside Orvieto Cathedral. The work is by Sanmicheli, by Giovanni Battista da Siena and by Mosca according to the design of Sanmicheli
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Detail of the altar of the Magi, in the chapel of the Magi, inside Orvieto Cathedral. The work is by Sanmicheli, by Giovanni Battista da Siena and by Mosca according to the design of Sanmicheli
Detail of the altar of the Magi, in the chapel of the Magi, inside Orvieto Cathedral. The work is by Sanmicheli, by Giovanni Battista da Siena and by Mosca according to the design of Sanmicheli Orvieto Cathedral, chapel of the Magi Altar High Renaissance, Renaissance, Renaissance-Baroque styles and periods, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D.. Date of Photograph:1890 ca.. Date of Artwork:1514-1546 ca.. Artist:Sanmicheli Michele (1484-1559), Mosca, Simone, Giovanni Battista da Siena
Alinari, Fratelli
ACA-F-004962-0000
Media ID 33138089
© Alinari Archives, Florence
Brand Brier Crest Festoon Literature And Fiction Male Figure Putto Abstract Concept And Symbol Emblem Type Of Representation Vegetal Element Or Composition
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This print showcases a mesmerizing detail of the altar of the Magi, nestled within the enchanting chapel of the same name inside Orvieto Cathedral. The artistic masterpiece was brought to life through the combined efforts of Sanmicheli, Giovanni Battista da Siena, and Mosca, all working under Sanmicheli's visionary design. Dating back to approximately 1514-1546 AD. , this awe-inspiring artwork seamlessly blends elements from various styles and periods including High Renaissance, Renaissance-Baroque, making it a true testament to Europe's rich cultural heritage spanning over two millennia. The photograph itself was captured around 1890 by Alinari Fratelli. It skillfully captures every intricate detail and nuance present in this remarkable piece. At its core lies an allegorical representation depicting male figures and putti engaged in a scene that exudes both mystery and grandeur. Within this composition, one can observe festoons adorned with vibrant vegetation such as briers and crests intertwined with emblematic symbols. These elements serve as visual metaphors for literature, fiction, human body forms while simultaneously evoking notions of rebirth and growth commonly associated with nature. The overall aesthetic is undeniably rooted in the Renaissance tradition but also exhibits hints of Baroque influences characterized by its dynamic energy and theatricality. As we gaze upon this extraordinary image captured by Alinari Fratelli's lens, we are transported back in time to witness firsthand the magnificence that resides within Orvieto Cathedral's chapel of the Magi—a testament to humanity's enduring pursuit of beauty through art across centuries.
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