Monday, September 8, 2014

Renaissance

Bellini's [1430-1516] painting "Madonna in trono col Bambino e santi detta pala di San Giobbe" [The Madonna enthroned with Child and saints of the Saint Job Palace] from c. 1497 is a great, exceptional Renaissance work. It's one of the best pieces with a lower profile than many other famous works. Look at that ceiling [with gold mosaic old-style angel depictions [ie just a head and many wings], and all the saints, including Sebastian [unclothed and hit with arrows]. Even the throne for Mary is quite interesting, as are the cute little bottom angels playing instruments.


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