High-relief with the bust of Pope S. Silvestro. Basilica of S. Giovanni in Laterano, Rome

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High-relief with the bust of Pope S. Silvestro. Basilica of S. Giovanni in Laterano, Rome

High-relief with the bust of Pope S. Silvestro. Basilica of S. Giovanni in Laterano, Rome. Rome Basilica of S. Giovanni in Laterano High Relief Middle Ages, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D.. Date of Photograph:1920 ca.. Date of Artwork:XIV sec

Anderson
ADA-F-020912-0000

Media ID 33157364

© Alinari Archives, Florence

Benediction Book Brooch Catholicism Clergy Finger Hand Herbaceous High Relief Inscription Mouth Lips Nose Pope Textile Tiara Miter Applied Arts And Crafts Christian Religion Headdress Civilian Parts Of The Body

EDITORS COMMENTS
This print showcases a remarkable piece of artistry - the High-relief with the bust of Pope S. Silvestro, found in the magnificent Basilica of S. Giovanni in Laterano, Rome. The image transports us back to the Middle Ages, specifically the 14th century when this exquisite work was created. The high relief sculpture is a testament to European craftsmanship during the first and second millenniums AD. Its intricate details are captured beautifully by Anderson's lens, allowing us to appreciate every delicate feature. The textile material used adds depth and texture to this masterpiece, highlighting its significance as an applied art form. Intriguing elements surround Pope S. Silvestro's bust; we see books and writing instruments symbolizing knowledge and communication within religious contexts. His headdress signifies his ecclesiastical authority while a brooch adorns his robe, adding elegance to his attire. Anderson's photograph draws attention not only to the physical aspects but also captures emotions through subtle details like hands delicately positioned for benediction or fingers gently touching lips conveying reverence. The presence of vegetation intertwined with acanthus leaves further enhances our understanding that this artwork belongs firmly within medieval Europe's cultural milieu. Pope S. Silvestro himself appears serene yet powerful; his eyes convey wisdom while his face emanates devotion towards Christian religion. As head of Catholicism during that era, he played a significant role in shaping religious practices depicted here through this high relief scene. Alinari has expertly preserved this historical artifact through their photographic medium, enabling us today to admire its beauty and appreciate its cultural importance from centuries past without commercial intent but rather as an invaluable piece of human history itself.

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