Artwork
Polyptych with Coronation of the Virgin and Saints
Polyptych with Coronation of the Virgin and Saints is a tempera painting by the Byzantine icon painting artist Cenni di Francesco. It dates from 1396 and is held in the collection of the J. Paul Getty Museum.
About this work
Overview
This large altarpiece, created in 1396 by Cenni di Francesco, is a tempera painting comprising multiple sections. It showcases a central scene flanked by smaller ones, featuring numerous figures and intricate details.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts the Coronation of the Virgin, a theme rooted in Byzantine iconography, and is characteristic of the religious art genre. The central scene shows the Virgin being crowned, surrounded by other figures, conveying a significant moment in Christian iconography.
Technique & Style
The work is notable for its elaborate ornamentation, with bright colors and extensive use of gold. The artist's attention to detail is evident in the intricate patterns on the figures' clothing and the halos surrounding their heads, exemplifying the Italian Gothic style.
History & Provenance
Cenni di Francesco, active in Florence from 1369/1370 to 1415, created this polyptych. The painting is now part of the J. Paul Getty Museum's collection.
Artist & collection
Artist
Cenni di Francesco di ser Cenni was an Italian Gothic painter active in Florence between 1369/1370 and 1415.
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