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The death of St. Dominic; bas-relief by Giuseppe Mazza in the church of Santi Giovanni e Paolo in Venice
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The death of St. Dominic; bas-relief by Giuseppe Mazza in the church of Santi Giovanni e Paolo in Venice
The death of St. Dominic; bas-relief by Giuseppe Mazza in the church of Santi Giovanni e Paolo in Venice Venice Church of Santi Giovanni e Paolo Low Relief, Basrelief Late Baroque, Baroque, Renaissance-Baroque styles and periods, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D.. Date of Photograph:1920-1930 ca.. Date of Artwork:1673-1741ca
Alinari, Fratelli
ACA-F-020773-0000
Media ID 33130545
© Alinari Archives, Florence
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The Death of St. Dominic: A Baroque Masterpiece in Venice's Church of Santi Giovanni e Paolo". This photograph captures the essence of Giuseppe Mazza's stunning bas-relief, "The Death of St. Dominic" located in the historic church of Santi Giovanni e Paolo in Venice. The artwork itself, created between 1673 and 1741 during the late Baroque period, showcases a harmonious blend of Renaissance-Baroque styles. In this image, we witness an array of symbolic elements that convey profound religious meaning. At the center stands St. Dominic himself, portrayed as a mature man with flowing robes and serene expression. Surrounding him are ethereal figures – angels and putti – representing heavenly beings who guide his soul towards eternal salvation. A dove hovers above St. Dominic's head, symbolizing the Holy Spirit descending upon him during his final moments on Earth. Wisps of clouds add a meteorological touch to the scene while subtly alluding to divine intervention from above. Mazza's attention to detail is evident in every aspect captured by Alinari Fratelli's lens - from intricate clothing folds adorning each figure to their expressive faces conveying deep emotion and devotion. "The Death of St. Dominic" serves not only as a visual representation but also as a reflection on mortality itself - reminding viewers that death is an inevitable part of life regardless of age or status. As we gaze upon this remarkable artwork frozen in time through Alinari Fratelli's lens, we are transported back to Europe during the first and second millenniums AD when religious art played an integral role in society. This photograph invites us into a world where faith intertwines with artistic brilliance; it reminds us why these masterpieces continue to inspire awe centuries later.
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