Artwork
Christ between twelve Saints
Christ between twelve Saints is an unspecified painting by the Early Renaissance artist Spinello Aretino. It dates from 1390 and is held in the collection of the Gemäldegalerie Berlin.
About this work
Overview
Spinello Aretino's 'Christ between twelve Saints' is a late 14th-century religious painting, currently part of the collection at the Gemäldegalerie Berlin, dating back to around 1390.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts Christ surrounded by twelve saints, conveying a scene of divine assembly and spiritual harmony, typical of religious art from the period, emphasizing the connection between the earthly and heavenly realms.
Technique & Style
While specific technical details of 'Christ between twelve Saints' are not provided, Spinello Aretino's work is generally characterized by the use of tempera on panel, common in the International Gothic style of the late 14th century, marked by meticulous detail and a blend of realism and elegance.
History & Provenance
Created circa 1390, the painting's history prior to its current location at the Gemäldegalerie Berlin is not detailed here, though its presence in this collection suggests a path of acquisition or donation leading to its modern public display.
Context
Produced during the International Gothic period, 'Christ between twelve Saints' reflects the artistic and religious sensibilities of late 14th-century Europe, where such compositions were used for devotion and to illustrate Christian doctrine.
Legacy
As a work by Spinello Aretino, 'Christ between twelve Saints' contributes to the understanding of the artist's oeuvre and the evolution of religious painting in the transition from the Gothic to the early Renaissance periods, though its specific influence or renown is not highlighted in the provided information.
Artist & collection
Artist
Spinello Aretino was an Italian painter from Arezzo, who was active in Tuscany at the end of the 14th and the first decade of the 15th century. His style influenced the development of late 14th- and early 15th-century painting in Tuscany.
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