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The Story of Nastagio Degli Onesti, part one
The Story of Nastagio Degli Onesti, part one is a tempera painting by the Early Renaissance artist Sandro Botticelli. It dates from 1492 and is held in the collection of the Museo del Prado.
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Overview
The Story of Nastagio Degli Onesti, part one is a tempera painting on wood, created by Sandro Botticelli in 1483. It measures 83 x 138 cm and is housed in the Museo del Prado in Madrid.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a forest scene with a dramatic confrontation: a knight on horseback charges towards a naked man being attacked by a dog, while several figures observe. The juxtaposition of everyday people with a violent scene suggests a narrative.
Technique & Style
Executed in tempera, the painting features bright colors and clear lines, creating a sense of unfolding drama. The use of tempera allows for precise detail and vivid hues, characteristic of Botticelli's style.
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Artist & collection
Artist
Sandro Botticelli was a Florentine painter who loved the drama of stories—myths, saints, and ancient tales.
The Hunt in the Forest
Saint George and the Dragon
The Meeting of the Young Christ and the Young St. John
A Hunting Scene
Tarquinius Priscus Entering Rome
Julius Caesar and the Crossing of the Rubicon (scene from the story of Alexander the Great)
Christ Carrying the Cross
Orpheus and Eurydice
Darius Marching to the Battle of Issus