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Female attendant, Birth of Virgin, by Domenico Ghirlandaio
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Female attendant, Birth of Virgin, by Domenico Ghirlandaio
Female attendant in the Birth of the Virgin, by Domenico Ghirlandaio (1448 - 1494), engraving after a fresco in the choir of Santa Maria Novella, Florence, Italy. The artists model for this figure has been claimed to be Ginevra de Benci, a Florentine aristocrat. Date: 1485 - 1490
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1480s Aristocrat Attendant Attendants Birth Choir Domenico Figures Florence Florentine Fresco Frescoes Ghirlandaio Ginevra Maria Novella Renaissance Virgin 15th Artists Benci Santa
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This enchanting engraving depicts a female attendant in Domenico Ghirlandaio's renowned fresco, The Birth of the Virgin, housed in the choir of Santa Maria Novella in Florence, Italy. The figure of the attendant, dressed in the elegant attire of a Florentine aristocrat, has been identified as the portrait of Ginevra de Benci, a real-life noblewoman of the time. Ghirlandaio, a prominent artist of the Italian Renaissance, expertly captured the young woman's grace and beauty in this work. The scene unfolds as the Virgin Mary gives birth to Jesus, surrounded by a group of reverent attendants. The figure of Ginevra de Benci, with her delicate features, poised demeanor, and exquisite costume, adds an element of regal sophistication to the sacred event. Her attire, consisting of a richly embroidered robe and a veil adorned with precious stones, reflects the opulence and refinement of the Florentine aristocracy during the late 15th century. This engraving is an exquisite representation of Ghirlandaio's mastery of the fresco technique, as well as his ability to seamlessly blend religious iconography with the portraiture of a real-life subject. The intricate details of the attendant's costume, the delicate folds of her veil, and the tender expression on her face all contribute to the overall enchantment and beauty of this timeless work of art.
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