Artwork
copy after the Burial of Santa Fina, Domenico Ghirlandaio in Collegiata, San Gimignano (Siena)
copy after the Burial of Santa Fina, Domenico Ghirlandaio in Collegiata, San Gimignano (Siena) is a watercolor work on paper by the Impressionist artist Domenico Ghirlandaio. It is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.
About this work
Overview
A watercolor copy by Domenico Ghirlandaio depicts a solemn scene from 'The Burial of Santa Fina' within a religious setting, characterized by a recumbent figure, attendants, and architectural details.
Subject & Meaning
The subject is the burial of Santa Fina, with a central, deceased woman on an ornate bed, surrounded by mourners in white robes, conveying a sense of reverence and solemnity.
Technique & Style
Ghirlandaio's watercolor maintains a detailed, quiet style, notable for soft, glowing light on faces and robes, consistent with his approach to capturing realism with gentle illumination.
History & Provenance
This work is a copy after an older painting, originating from the Collegiata in San Gimignano (Siena), with Ghirlandaio's adaptation retaining the original's serene atmosphere.
Context
Created in the context of religious art, the piece reflects the tradition of depicting saintly funerals, emphasizing devotion and community, set within a specifically designed church interior.
Legacy
The work exemplifies Ghirlandaio's influence in capturing everyday people in religious contexts with subtlety, influencing the portrayal of solemn religious scenes in subsequent art.
Artist & collection
Artist
Domenico di Tommaso Curradi di Doffo Bigordi (2 June 1448 – 11 January 1494), professionally known as Domenico Ghirlandaio (also spelt as Ghirlandajo), was an Italian Renaissance painter born in Florence.
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