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St. Dominic, 1170-1221 (oil on canvas)
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St. Dominic, 1170-1221 (oil on canvas)
XJL109929 St. Dominic, 1170-1221 (oil on canvas) by Giordano, Luca (1634-1705); Hospital Tavera, Toledo, Spain; Italian, out of copyright
Media ID 12706551
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Black Friars Chastity Dominicans Gospels Habit Hell Hood Lily Nimbus Spill White Dog Black Cloak Cherubs Santo Domingo De Guzman Scapular
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The captivating print of "St. Dominic, 1170-1221" by Luca Giordano takes us back in time to the Hospital Tavera in Toledo, Spain. This mesmerizing oil on canvas masterpiece showcases St. Dominic, the founder of the Dominican Order, also known as the Black Friars. Dressed in his iconic white tunic and black cloak with a hood, St. Dominic stands tall and dignified. His flowing beard adds wisdom to his countenance while a nimbus surrounds him, symbolizing his saintly aura. In this scene filled with symbolism, an angel and cherubs accompany St. Dominic as he holds a book representing the Gospels close to his heart. A lily rests beside him signifying chastity and purity. Interestingly, we notice a woman depicted near St. Dominic who seems distressed while burning heretical books in hellfire—a powerful visual representation of combating false teachings. Adding an element of playfulness is a white dog at St. Dominic's feet spilling ink from its mouth onto these heretical texts—a clever pun highlighting how truth triumphs over falsehoods. This extraordinary artwork beautifully captures both religious devotion and intellectual pursuit embodied by St. Dominic during his lifetime—an inspiration for all those seeking knowledge rooted in faith.
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