Artwork
The Meeting of Joachim and Anne outside the Golden Gate of Jerusalem
The Meeting of Joachim and Anne outside the Golden Gate of Jerusalem is a tempera painting by the Early Renaissance artist Filippino Lippi. It dates from 1499 and is held in the collection of the Statens Museum for Kunst.
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Overview
The Meeting of Joachim and Anne outside the Golden Gate of Jerusalem is a tempera painting created by Filippino Lippi in 1499. It is a religious scene from the early Renaissance period, currently housed at Statens Museum for Kunst.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a biblical scene of Joachim and Saint Anne's meeting, surrounded by three other figures in a courtyard setting. The gentle meeting of the older couple's hands conveys a quiet, intimate moment amidst the group.
Technique & Style
Filippino Lippi demonstrated his skill with tempera in this work, evident in the vivid, bright colors and the detailed, flowing folds of the characters' robes, particularly the blue attire of the central women and the contrasting yellow and red dress.
History & Provenance
Created in 1499, the painting is part of Filippino Lippi's oeuvre, reflecting his activity in Florence, Rome, and northern Italy during the early Renaissance. It is now part of the collection at Statens Museum for Kunst.
Context
As an early Renaissance piece, the painting embodies the period's artistic values, possibly influenced by Lippi's work in major Italian cities. The scene's setting, with a stone building and distant cityscape, may allude to Jerusalem's Golden Gate, grounding the biblical narrative in a recognizable, albeit stylized, environment.
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Artist
Filippino Lippi (probably 1457 – 18 April 1504) was an Italian Renaissance painter mostly working in Florence, Italy during the later years of the Early Renaissance and first few years of the High Renaissance.
