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La Translation de la Sainte Maison par les anges, between 1828 and 1837. Creator: Pierre Claude François Delorme
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La Translation de la Sainte Maison par les anges, between 1828 and 1837. Creator: Pierre Claude François Delorme
La Translation de la Sainte Maison par les anges, between 1828 and 1837. The Translation of the Holy House by angels. Sketch for the dome fresco of the Notre-Dame de Lorette church in Paris. The Virgin Mary sits on clouds, accompanied by the four theological virtues of Justice, Faith, Charity and Hope. Above are putti holding a scroll on which is written gloria in altissimis deo. Below, the holy house stands out against an azure blue sky. Some Catholics believe this to be the house in which the Virgin Mary lived. Legends claim the same house was flown over by angelic beings from Nazareth to Tersatto (Trsat in Croatia), then to Recanati, before arriving in Italy
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This image, titled "La Translation de la Sainte Maison par les anges" or "The Translation of the Holy House by Angels," is a sketch for the dome fresco of the Notre-Dame de Lorette church in Paris, created by the renowned French artist Pierre Claude François Delorme between 1828 and 1837. The painting depicts the Virgin Mary, seated gracefully on clouds, surrounded by the four theological virtues - Faith, Hope, Charity, and Justice. Above, putti, or cherubs, hold a scroll inscribed with the Latin phrase "gloria in altissimis deo," meaning "glory to God in the highest." The holy house, which stands out against an azure blue sky below, is believed by some Catholics to be the very house in which the Virgin Mary lived. According to legend, this house was miraculously transported from Nazareth to Tersatto (Trsat in Croatia), then to Recanati, before finally arriving in Italy. The painting is a stunning example of 19th-century allegorical art, filled with symbolism and metaphor. The Madonna, in prayer, is surrounded by a heavenly host, bathed in the soft, ethereal light of the rays of light emanating from above. The cherubs, or amorini, add an element of whimsy and magic to the scene. Delorme's masterful use of color and light, as well as his attention to detail, make this sketch a true treasure of Christian heritage art. The painting is a testament to the enduring power of faith and the belief in the miraculous, transporting the viewer to a world of wonder and awe.
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