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Saint Cosmas (or Damian), 1460-1480. Creator: Bartolomeo Vivarini
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Saint Cosmas (or Damian), 1460-1480. Creator: Bartolomeo Vivarini
Saint Cosmas (or Damian), 1460-1480. Attributed to Bartolommeo Vivarini
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1460s 1470s 1480s Damian Named Names Saint Cosmas Tempera On Panel Bartolomeo Vivarini Santo
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This exquisite 15th century painting, attributed to the renowned Venetian artist Bartolomeo Vivarini, depicts Saint Cosmas and Saint Damian, two twin brothers and early Christian saints, renowned for their exceptional medical skills and their unwavering faith. The brothers are shown dressed in simple robes, with Saint Cosmas holding a medical bag and a palm branch, symbolizing martyrdom, while Saint Damian holds a lance and a book, representing his role as a healer and a scholar. The richly colored and intricately detailed scene is set against a backdrop of rolling hills and a serene landscape, with the brothers standing before a rocky outcropping adorned with the symbols of the Passion of Christ. The use of both tempera on panel and oil painting techniques in this work showcases Vivarini's mastery of various artistic mediums, making it a significant contribution to the heritage of European art. This painting, now housed in the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam, is a testament to the enduring legacy of Bartolomeo Vivarini and the profound impact of Christian art on the cultural landscape of Europe during the fifteenth century.
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