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The family of Noah and the creation of the Ark, Palatine Chapel, Royal Palace or the Normans Palace, Palermo
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The family of Noah and the creation of the Ark, Palatine Chapel, Royal Palace or the Normans Palace, Palermo
The family of Noah and the creation of the Ark, Palatine Chapel, Royal Palace or the Normans Palace, Palermo Palermo The Palazzo dei Normanni, Palatine Chapel Mosaic Norman style, Middle Ages, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D.. Date of Photograph:1920-1930 ca.. Date of Artwork:1154-1166
Alinari, Fratelli
ACA-F-033138-0000
Media ID 33116787
© Alinari Archives, Florence
Animal Benediction Bible Old Testament Donkey Goat God The Father Noah Patriarchs People Scene Means Of Communication Staircase Stairs Staircase Story Of Noah Wood Abstract Concept And Symbol Applied Arts And Crafts Ark Of The Covenant Concept Or Subject Expressed Subject
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The Family of Noah and the Creation of the Ark - A Captivating Mosaic from Palermo's Royal Palace
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. This stunning photograph captures a remarkable mosaic artwork known as "The Family of Noah and the Creation of the Ark". Located in the Palatine Chapel within Palermo's Royal Palace, this masterpiece is a testament to the rich history and artistic brilliance of Norman style during the Middle Ages. Dating back to 1154-1166, this intricate mosaic depicts an allegorical scene from biblical times. The central figure is none other than Noah himself, surrounded by his family members. With meticulous craftsmanship, each character comes to life on this wooden panel adorned with applied arts and crafts. As you delve into every detail, you'll notice various terrestrial mammals such as donkeys, goats, and cows alongside human figures. This symbolic representation showcases both divine intervention through God the Father's presence and earthly elements like animals that were saved aboard Noah's ark. The composition also features a captivating staircase that leads upward towards heaven. Symbolizing spiritual ascension or perhaps even a means of communication between earth and divinity, it adds depth to this mesmerizing artwork. Alinari Fratelli captured this timeless piece through their lens sometime between 1920-1930. Their photographic expertise allows us to appreciate not only its historical significance but also its enduring beauty across time. With its profound religious subject matter expressed through abstract concepts and symbols, "The Family of Noah" remains an awe-inspiring testament to faith throughout Europe's first millennium AD. Its preservation within Palermo's Normans Palace serves as a reminder of our shared cultural heritage—a visual bridge connecting past generations with those yet to come.
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