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ANGELICO, Fra (1387-1455). Thorn-crowned Christ
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ANGELICO, Fra (1387-1455). Thorn-crowned Christ
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Angelico Christ Civic Crowned Giovanni Livorno Quattrocento Renaissance Tempera Thorn Persons Up Right
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Fra Angelico's Thorn-Crowned Christ is a devotional masterpiece from the Quattrocento period of Italian art. This exquisite wood panel painting, executed in vibrant tempera on poplar, dates back to the early 15th century and is attributed to the Dominican friar and artist, Fra Angelico, born Guido di Pietro (1387-1455). The painting depicts a pensive and suffering Christ, crowned with thorns and encircled by a halo, as if in quiet contemplation. Christ's penetrating gaze and the intricate details of his facial features reveal the profound humanity and divine nature of the Savior. The delicate rendering of the thorns, interspersed with tiny drops of blood, adds to the poignant and moving depiction of Christ's Passion. The muted, earthy colors and the simple yet elegant composition reflect the artist's mastery of the Renaissance style. Fra Angelico's Thorn-Crowned Christ is a testament to the artist's deep spirituality and his ability to convey the complexities of the human condition through his art. This painting, which once graced the walls of a Dominican monastery in Livorno, Italy, is now preserved and cherished by the civic museum of that city. The image of the Thorn-Crowned Christ continues to inspire and move viewers, reminding us of the enduring power of art to touch the soul and deepen our understanding of the human experience.
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