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The Massacre of The Innocents
The Massacre of The Innocents is a tempera painting by the Early Renaissance artist Bernardino Butinone. It dates from 1490 and is held in the collection of the Detroit Institute of Arts.
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Overview
The Massacre of the Innocents is a tempera painting created by Bernardino Butinone around 1490. It is a representation of a biblical scene, characteristic of the early Renaissance style prevalent in Northern Italy.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a chaotic and violent scene, showing men attacking and killing infants, while others flee in terror, set against the backdrop of a grand stone building with arches and columns.
Technique & Style
The use of tempera adds texture and depth to the artwork, while the intricate details convey the fear and despair of the victims, exemplifying the early Renaissance style.
History & Provenance
The painting is held in the collection of the Detroit Institute of Arts, having been created in Milan during the late 15th century by the Italian painter Bernardino Butinone.
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Artist
Bernardino Butinone (1435 or 1436 – c. 1507 or 1508) was an Italian painter of the Renaissance, active mainly around Milan.
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