Juame Huguet (1412-1492). Moses. C. 1455
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Juame Huguet (1412-1492). Moses. C. 1455
Juame Huguet (1412-1492). Catalan painter. Compartments from the back of predella with Moses. Tempera on wood. Around 1455. From Monastry church of St. Maria in Ripoll. Episcopal Museum of Vic. Catalonia. Spain
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1455 Barcelona Biblical Catalan Catalonia Commandments Compartments Huguet Jaume Monastery Moses Painter Personatge Predella Ripoll Tempera 15th Ripolles
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Jaume Huguet's (1412-1492) masterpiece, "Moses," is a captivating work of art from the 15th century that can be found in the Episcopal Museum of Vic, Catalonia, Spain. This exquisite painting is a compartment from the back of a predella, which originally belonged to the high altar of the Monastery Church of St. Maria in Ripoll. The predella, a horizontal panel at the base of a retable, was commonly used to depict scenes from the Old Testament. Huguet, a renowned Catalan painter, expertly captured the essence of Moses in this tempera on wood piece, painted around 1455. Moses is depicted as an elderly man with a stern expression, holding the Ten Commandments in his hands. His long, curly white beard and the intricate details of his clothing add to the grandeur of the painting. The Ten Commandments are beautifully depicted in the background, with the tablets inscribed with the laws given by God to Moses on Mount Sinai. The Gothic style of the painting is evident in the intricate details, the use of bold colors, and the sense of depth created by the artist's skillful use of light and shadow. The Middle Ages, a period of great artistic and cultural development in Europe, is reflected in the biblical themes and the meticulous attention to detail. This painting is a testament to the rich artistic heritage of Catalonia during the medieval period and a reminder of the enduring influence of the Bible on European art. The historical significance of this work is undeniable, making it a must-see for anyone interested in the history of art or the biblical stories that have shaped Western civilization.
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