Art and Art History Collection (Saskia)

Coronation of the Virgin (detail) The Coronation of the Virgin with Saints

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Publisher

Saskia, Ltd., Cultural Documentation

Abstract

The altarpiece was executed in 1414 for the church of the Florentine monastery of Santa Maria degli Angeli where the artist lived, being a Camaldolese monk. The Coronation is surrounded by two saints's groups, over the circles of the seven sky; the rich coloring of the polypthyc and the sacred atmosphere the painter realized are still involved with the tradition of international Gothic painting, wich was to give way to the new Renaissance art. On the spires are represented the Blessing Christ in the middle of the Annunciation, while the predella is decorated with scenes from the lifes of Mary, Christ and Saint Benedict, patron of the Camaldolite Order.

Keywords

Florence, Italy, Florence, Italy, Style: Italian Gothic, School: Gothic, Movement: Gothic, Painting;, Painting

Alt Text

A medieval painting depicting several robed figures engaged in various activities around a building with a red façade and a steep roof. The scene includes elements of architecture, nature, and religious symbolism.

Geographic Location

Florence (Italy); Florence (Italy)

Rights

This material is licensed by USF Libraries for the research and teaching needs of USF students, staff, and faculty only. See: https://lib.usf.edu/collections-and-discovery/collection-management/user-terms/

Access Restrictions

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Media Type

Paintings; Pictures

Identifier

A01-LIF0670

Coronation of the Virgin (detail) The Coronation of the Virgin with Saints

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