Artwork
Copy after the Marriage of the Virgin, Domenico Ghirlandaio in the Tornabuoni Chapel, Santa Maria Novella (Florence)
Copy after the Marriage of the Virgin, Domenico Ghirlandaio in the Tornabuoni Chapel, Santa Maria Novella (Florence) is a watercolor work on paper by Domenico Ghirlandaio. It is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.
About this work
Overview
This watercolour painting is a copy of Domenico Ghirlandaio's fresco in the Tornabuoni Chapel, Santa Maria Novella, Florence. It depicts a wedding scene with figures in an ornate interior.
Subject & Meaning
The scene represents the Marriage of the Virgin, with the elderly Saint Joseph joining the hands of the Virgin Mary and himself, surrounded by onlookers and angels.
Technique & Style
The watercolour features soft shadows on the figures' faces and fabrics, creating a three-dimensional effect. The use of chiaroscuro, an artistic technique employing light and shadow, adds depth to the scene.
History & Provenance
The painting was created by Cesare Mariannecci as a copy for the Arundel Society. It was later acquired by the National Gallery of London in 1995.
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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