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DELLA QUERCIA, Jacopo. Ilaria del Carretto
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DELLA QUERCIA, Jacopo. Ilaria del Carretto
DELLA QUERCIA, Jacopo (1374-1438). The Tomb of Ilaria del Carretto Guinigi, Lucca Cathedral. 1406-1413. Renaissance art. Quattrocento. Sculpture on marble. ITALY. TUSCANY. Lucca. Cathedral of St. Martino
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1374 1406 1413 1438 Childhood Childish Della Figures Guinigi Insides Jacopo Lucca Marble Martino Quattrocento Renaissance Sculptures Statues Times Tomb Tuscany Youth Youthful Persons Quercia
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This stunning sculpture, created by Jacopo Della Quercia between 1406 and 1413, is a masterpiece of Quattrocento art and can be found inside the Cathedral of St. Martino in Lucca, Tuscany, Italy. The sculpture depicts Ilaria del Carretto and her two children, Ilaria the Elder and Maso, who are shown in a tender and loving grouping. Ilaria, the daughter of Paolo Guinigi, was a member of a prominent Luccan family and was known for her piety and charitable works. She died at a young age, leaving behind her two children. Della Quercia expertly captured the essence of childhood in the portrayal of Ilaria's children. The boy, Maso, is shown with a playful expression and a carefree pose, while the girl, Ilaria the Elder, gazes up at her mother with a look of reverence and devotion. The sculpture is executed in marble, a material that was popular during the Renaissance for its durability and ability to capture fine details. The interior of the cathedral provides a beautiful and serene setting for the sculpture, with soft, horizontal light filtering in through the windows and casting a warm glow over the figures. The use of color in the sculpture is minimal, allowing the intricate details of the marble to take center stage. The sculpture is a testament to Della Quercia's skill as a sculptor and his ability to capture the beauty and innocence of childhood. This piece is a must-see for anyone interested in Western art history, particularly the Early Modern era.
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