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Detail of Santa Trinita Altarpiece, frame and pinnacles by Lorenzo Monaco
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Detail of Santa Trinita Altarpiece, frame and pinnacles by Lorenzo Monaco
3494047 Detail of Santa Trinita Altarpiece, frame and pinnacles by Lorenzo Monaco (Piero di Giovanni) (c.1370-1425) completed c.1434 (tempera & gold on panel) by Angelico, Fra (Guido di Pietro/Giovanni da Fiesole) (c.1387-1455); Museo di San Marco, Florence, Italy; (add.info.: painting commissioned by Palla Strozzi; ); Photo eRaffaello Bencini; Italian, out of copyright
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© Raffaello Bencini / Bridgeman Images
Arimathie Deposition Descent From The Cross Florentine Renaissance Jerusalem Joseph Of Arimathaea Marie Madeleine Marie Madelene Mary Magdalene Nicodeme Nicodemus St John
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This print showcases a mesmerizing detail of the Santa Trinita Altarpiece, featuring the exquisite frame and pinnacles created by Lorenzo Monaco. Completed around 1434, this masterpiece is a testament to the skill and artistry of both Monaco and Angelico, also known as Fra Angelico. The altarpiece, located in the Museo di San Marco in Florence, Italy, was commissioned by Palla Strozzi. Its intricate design and use of tempera & gold on panel demonstrate the rich artistic traditions of the Florentine Renaissance. In this particular detail captured by photographer Raffaello Bencini, we are drawn into a scene depicting the deposition or descent from the cross. The figures portrayed include Mary Magdalene, Virgin Mary, Joseph of Arimathea, Nicodemus, St. John and others. The attention to detail is remarkable; every brushstroke brings these biblical characters to life with emotion and depth. The vibrant colors used by Angelico add an ethereal quality to their expressions as they mourn over Jesus' body. This print not only captures a moment frozen in time but also serves as a reminder of the immense talent that flourished during this period in art history. It invites us to appreciate both the technical mastery involved in creating such an intricate altarpiece and its profound spiritual significance within religious iconography.
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