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Santa Cecilia (detail), marble, Stefano Maderno (1570-1636), Church of Santa Cecilia in Trastevere in Rome
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Santa Cecilia (detail), marble, Stefano Maderno (1570-1636), Church of Santa Cecilia in Trastevere in Rome
Santa Cecilia (detail), marble, Stefano Maderno (1570-1636), Church of Santa Cecilia in Trastevere in Rome Rome Church of S. Cecilia in Trastevere Statue Baroque, Renaissance-Baroque styles and periods, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D.. Date of Photograph:1890 ca.. Date of Artwork:1600 ca.. Artist:Maderno, Stefano
Alinari, Fratelli
ACA-S-006069-0001
Media ID 33122851
© Alinari Archives, Florence
Cecilia Death Christian Religion
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This 19th-century photograph captures a mesmerizing detail of the renowned sculpture "Santa Cecilia" by Stefano Maderno. The exquisite marble artwork, located in the Church of Santa Cecilia in Trastevere, Rome, showcases the artist's mastery of both Baroque and Renaissance-Baroque styles. The image transports us back to a time when this magnificent statue stood as a testament to religious devotion and artistic brilliance. Created around 1600, during the first millennium A. D. , Maderno's masterpiece immortalizes Saint Cecilia – an iconic figure in Christian religion and patroness of music. In this particular detail captured by Alinari Fratelli around 1890, we see Santa Cecilia herself portrayed with utmost grace and elegance. Her delicate features are beautifully carved into the marble, revealing her serene countenance that radiates spiritual enlightenment. Every intricate detail is meticulously preserved in this print: from her flowing robes that drape gracefully around her body to the subtle folds that accentuate her form. Even though centuries have passed since its creation, Maderno's sculpture continues to captivate viewers with its lifelike representation and emotional depth. As we gaze upon this remarkable piece of art through Alinari Fratelli's lens, we can't help but be reminded of the profound impact that historical figures like Santa Cecilia had on European culture throughout different periods. This photograph serves as a window into both physiological and psychological aspects of human existence – capturing not only an individual saint but also reflecting broader societal influences during the Renaissance-Baroque era. Alinari Fratelli's skillful photography allows us to appreciate every nuance of Maderno's masterpiece while transporting us back in time to witness firsthand one of Europe's most treasured works of art.
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