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Upper Paneling from a Sacristy Armoire, c. 1460-1475. Creator: Giuliano da Maiano (Italian
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Upper Paneling from a Sacristy Armoire, c. 1460-1475. Creator: Giuliano da Maiano (Italian
Upper Paneling from a Sacristy Armoire, c. 1460-1475. The imagery on the inset panels is the result of a technique known as intarsia, the skilled inlaying of woods of different colours to create a type of mosaic, popular during the 15th and 16th centuries in Italy for the decoration of paneling and furniture for studies, small rooms, and church sacristies. This large set of five intarsia panels comes from an unknown Florentine church. In its original setting the panels rested upon a row of similarly decorated cupboards (a sacristy armoire) which were used for the storage of liturgical vestments and books. This panel would have therefore been seen at eye level. The central panel depicts the Resurrection of Christ. The two outside panels depict the emblem of Lorenzo de Medici-three plumes encircled by a jeweled ring above a scrolling ribbon containing the Latin word SEMPER (Always). Lorenzo de Medici (1449-92) was the ruler of Florence when this sacristy armoire was constructed and was the likely patron. It seems to be the work of Giuliano da Maiano, an architect and intarsia-maker also responsible for the intarsia in the sacristy of Florence Cathedral
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This print showcases the Upper Paneling from a Sacristy Armoire, created by the talented Italian artist Giuliano da Maiano between 1460 and 1475. The inset panels of this armoire exhibit an exquisite technique called intarsia, which involves skillfully inlaying woods of different colors to create a stunning mosaic-like effect. During the 15th and 16th centuries in Italy, intarsia was highly popular for adorning paneling and furniture in studies, small rooms, and church sacristies. Originally located within an unknown Florentine church, these five large intarsia panels were positioned at eye level atop a row of similarly adorned cupboards used for storing liturgical vestments and books. The central panel portrays the Resurrection of Christ with remarkable detail and artistry. Flanking it are two outer panels featuring Lorenzo de Medici's emblem - three plumes encircled by a jeweled ring above a scrolling ribbon bearing the Latin word SEMPER (Always). It is believed that Lorenzo de Medici, who ruled Florence during the construction of this sacristy armoire, served as its patron. The craftsmanship displayed in this artwork suggests that it is likely the work of Giuliano da Maiano himself. Not only was he an accomplished architect but also renowned for his expertise in creating intricate intarsia designs seen throughout Florence Cathedral's sacristy. This fascinating print offers viewers a glimpse into both historical Italian craftsmanship techniques and religious symbolism prevalent during the Renaissance period.
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