ANGELICO, Fra (1387-1455). The Last Judgement
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ANGELICO, Fra (1387-1455). The Last Judgement
ANGELICO, Fra (1387-1455). The Last Judgement. 1432-1435. Renaissance art. Quattrocento. Tempera on wood. ITALY. Florence. Museo di San Marco (St. Marks Museum). Proc: ITALY. Florence. Church of Santa Maria degli Angioli
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Angelico Degli Florence Judgement Marco Maria Museo Quattrocento Renaissance Tempera
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Fra Angelico's masterpiece, "The Last Judgment," is a breathtaking testament to the artistic brilliance of the Quattrocento period in Florence, Italy. Painted between 1432 and 1435, this tempera on wood painting is housed in the prestigious Museo di San Marco (St. Mark's Museum) in Florence, Italy. Angelico, born in 1387, was a Dominican friar and an influential artist of the Early Renaissance. His work is characterized by its serene beauty and spiritual depth, making him a beloved figure in the art world. "The Last Judgment" is no exception. The painting depicts the moment of the final judgment, when Christ, enthroned above, separates the saved from the damned. The saved, clad in white robes, are pulled up to heaven by angels, while the damned, dressed in red, are pushed down into the fiery abyss below. The color palette is muted and earthy, with a predominance of browns and grays, adding to the solemnity of the scene. The intricate details of the painting are awe-inspiring. The expressions on the faces of the figures, both saved and damned, convey a range of emotions from fear and despair to joy and serenity. The use of perspective and the careful rendering of textures, such as the folds of the robes and the veins on the hands, demonstrate Angelico's mastery of technique. "The Last Judgment" is not only a visual feast but also a deeply spiritual work. It invites the viewer to contemplate the transience of earthly life and the importance of living a virtuous life in preparation for the afterlife. The painting's enduring beauty and profound message continue to captivate and inspire viewers to this day.
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