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Eve, detail of the Expulsion from Paradise, relief on the Fonte Gaia, fountain by Jacopo della Quercia, until 1859 located in Piazza del Campo, then preserved in the Public palace, now in the Museum of Santa Maria della Scala, Siena
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Eve, detail of the Expulsion from Paradise, relief on the Fonte Gaia, fountain by Jacopo della Quercia, until 1859 located in Piazza del Campo, then preserved in the Public palace, now in the Museum of Santa Maria della Scala, Siena
Eve, detail of the Expulsion from Paradise, relief on the Fonte Gaia, fountain by Jacopo della Quercia, until 1859 located in Piazza del Campo, then preserved in the Public palace, now in the Museum of Santa Maria della Scala, Siena Siena Palazzo Pubblico Sculpture Renaissance, Renaissance-Baroque styles and periods, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D.. Date of Photograph:1974 ca.. Date of Artwork:1409 - 1419. Artist:Della Quercia Jacopo (1374-1438)
Alinari, Fratelli
ACA-F-063097-0000
Media ID 33137905
© Alinari Archives, Florence
Bible Old Testament Femalerenaissance People Story Of Adam And Eve Women Subject
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This print showcases a mesmerizing detail of the Expulsion from Paradise relief on the Fonte Gaia fountain by Jacopo della Quercia. Once situated in Piazza del Campo until 1859, it was then preserved in the Public Palace and currently finds its home in the Museum of Santa Maria della Scala, Siena. The focal point of this image is Eve, beautifully captured amidst her momentous fall from grace. Her delicate features and graceful form are a testament to Jacopo della Quercia's mastery as a sculptor during the Renaissance period. The intricate details of her flowing hair, expressive face, and outstretched arms evoke a sense of vulnerability and despair. As we delve into this artwork's historical significance, we are transported back to Europe during the first and second millennium A. D. , where biblical tales held immense cultural importance. This particular scene depicts one of humanity's most iconic stories – Adam and Eve's expulsion from paradise after succumbing to temptation. Eve stands as an emblematic figure representing femininity within Renaissance art. Her nudity symbolizes both innocence lost and human vulnerability while highlighting the beauty of the female form. Alinari Fratelli skillfully captures every nuance with their expert photography skills, ensuring that viewers can appreciate every intricacy even through time. Their photograph allows us to admire Della Quercia's masterpiece up close without being physically present at its current location. Through this remarkable image, we witness not only an extraordinary work of art but also gain insight into religious narratives that have shaped Western culture for centuries. It serves as a reminder that even in our imperfections lies great beauty – just like Eve herself.
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