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MASACCIO, Tomaso di Ser Giovanni di Mone Casai
MASACCIO, Tomaso di Ser Giovanni di Mone Casai, called (1401-1428). Brancacci Chapel. Saint Peter Healing the Sick with his Shadow. c. 1427. ITALY. Florence. Church of Santa Maria del Carmine. Renaissance art. Quattrocento. Florentine school. Fresco
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Called Carmine Chapel De L Florence Florentine Giovanni Healing Maria Masaccio Quattrocento Renaissance Shadow Sick Mone Santa Tomaso
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This image showcases the masterful artistry of Tomaso di Ser Giovanni di Mone Casai, better known as Masaccio, in his renowned fresco, "Saint Peter Healing the Sick with his Shadow," created around 1427 in the Brancacci Chapel of the Church of Santa Maria del Carmine in Florence, Italy. A pivotal figure in the Quattrocento period and the Florentine School of the Renaissance, Masaccio's innovative techniques revolutionized the way art was perceived. In this powerful scene, Masaccio portrays Saint Peter, the first Pope and one of the twelve apostles, as he extends his shadow over the sick, healing them. The fresco's lifelike figures, realistic perspective, and intricate details demonstrate Masaccio's extraordinary ability to capture the human form and emotion. The use of chiaroscuro, or the interplay of light and shadow, adds depth and dimension to the artwork. The Brancacci Chapel, a masterpiece of Florentine art, is adorned with various frescoes, including those by Masaccio's contemporaries, Filippo Lippi and Benedetto Ghirlandaio. Masaccio's Saint Peter Healing the Sick with his Shadow stands out for its remarkable realism and the profound connection it creates between the viewer and the depicted scene. This stunning work of art, a testament to Masaccio's groundbreaking contributions to the world of Renaissance art, continues to captivate and inspire art enthusiasts and scholars alike.
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