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Visit to the prisoners. Glass covered terra cotta of Saints Buglioni, frieze of the Ospedale del Ceppo, Pistoia
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Visit to the prisoners. Glass covered terra cotta of Saints Buglioni, frieze of the Ospedale del Ceppo, Pistoia
Visit to the prisoners. Glass covered terra cotta of Saints Buglioni, frieze of the Ospedale del Ceppo, Pistoia. Pistoia High Relief High Renaissance, Renaissance, Renaissance-Baroque styles and periods, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D.. Date of Photograph:1900 ca.. Date of Artwork:XV-XVI secc.. Artist:Buglioni, Santi
Alinari, Fratelli
ACA-F-010260-0000
Media ID 33125583
© Alinari Archives, Florence
Apron Bucket Footwear Grillhigh Renaissance Mantle Cloak Person And Social Status Prisoner For Daytime Headdress Civilian Society And Politics
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This photograph captures a moment frozen in time, depicting the profound artwork titled "Visit to the prisoners". The glass-covered terra cotta sculpture of Saints Buglioni stands proudly against the backdrop of the frieze adorning the Ospedale del Ceppo in Pistoia. Dating back to the 15th and 16th centuries, this masterpiece by Buglioni showcases elements of High Renaissance, Renaissance-Baroque styles and periods that were prevalent throughout Europe during that era. Its intricate details and exquisite craftsmanship are truly awe-inspiring. In this image, we see a male figure dressed in traditional daytime clothing from that period. His attire reflects both fashion trends and religious influences of the time. From his headdress to his footwear, every aspect speaks volumes about societal norms and individual status. The central focus of this composition is on a prisoner standing behind an iron grill window. This person's apron suggests their role within society or perhaps their occupation before being incarcerated. A bucket nearby hints at daily life within these prison walls. The juxtaposition between freedom outside those bars and confinement inside creates a powerful visual narrative that evokes physiological and psychological aspects associated with imprisonment. Adding further intrigue to this scene is another figure wearing a mantle cloak, seemingly engaged in conversation with the prisoner through gestures or words exchanged beyond our view. Alinari Fratelli has expertly captured not only an extraordinary work of art but also its historical context through this photograph taken around 1900. It serves as a poignant reminder of how art can transcend time, allowing us glimpses into different eras while sparking contemplation about our own place within history's tapestry.
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