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Holy Burial. 15th c. Anonymous from the Castilian
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Holy Burial. 15th c. Anonymous from the Castilian
Holy Burial. 15th c. Anonymous from the Castilian school. Gothic art. Tempera on wood. RUSSIA. Saint Petersburg. State Hermitage Museum
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Anonymous Burial Castilian Feminine Hermitage Petersburg Tempera 15th Persons
Holy Burial,
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an exquisite 15th-century masterpiece from the Castilian school, showcases the profound devotion and intricate craftsmanship of Gothic art. Anonymous yet evocative, this tempera-on-wood painting is currently housed in the esteemed State Hermitage Museum in Saint Petersburg, Russia. The scene portrays a group of women attending to the burial of a holy person. Their feminine figures, clad in flowing robes and veils, convey a sense of reverence and tenderness as they prepare the deceased for eternal rest. The women's faces, etched with the lines of age and the quiet intensity of their gaze, underscore the weight of their responsibility and the gravity of the moment. The Castilian school, known for its meticulous attention to detail and emotional depth, is exemplified in this painting. The delicate use of tempera, a traditional painting medium, lends a soft, ethereal quality to the figures and the scene as a whole. The women's faces, with their subtle shading and expressive eyes, seem to leap from the wooden panel, drawing the viewer into the sacred space of the Holy Burial. The painting's provenance in the State Hermitage Museum, one of the oldest and most renowned museums in the world, further underscores its historical and artistic significance. This anonymous work of art, a testament to the enduring power of the human spirit and the transcendent beauty of Gothic art, continues to captivate and inspire viewers more than five centuries after its creation.
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