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The Descent from the Cross and the Entombment - a Section of a Predella
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The Descent from the Cross and the Entombment - a Section of a Predella
659319 The Descent from the Cross and the Entombment - a Section of a Predella (tempera on gold ground panel) by Master of Torralba (fl.c.1440); 38x66 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Spanish, out of copyright
Media ID 22612014
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082012upload 1440 Active Altar Piece Altarpiece Arched Architectural Feature Archway Artist Spanish Background Cruciform Decorative Panel Descent Entombment Funerary Gold Colour Gold Ground Golden Ground Large Group Mid 15th Century Mid Fifteenth Century Negative Concept Old Master Paintings Old Masters Panel Physical Activity Predella Section Spanish Art Spanish Artist Tempera Using Hands 1440s Ethnic Origin Mortality
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This print showcases "The Descent from the Cross and the Entombment - a Section of a Predella" by Master of Torralba, a Spanish artist who flourished around 1440. The artwork, measuring 38x66 cm, is part of a private collection and beautifully captures the essence of Christian religious art in the mid-15th century. In this piece, we witness a large group of people gathered around a cruciform cross as they mournfully lower Jesus' body from it. The panel's negative concept evokes feelings of sorrow and grief but also serves as an important reminder of Christ's sacrifice. The old master painting features exquisite decorative elements against its golden ground panel backdrop. The Spanish artist skillfully portrays each figure with meticulous attention to detail, emphasizing their full-length forms and caucasian ethnicity. As we delve into this mid-fifteenth-century masterpiece, we are drawn to the active and funerary scene depicted. The section acts as an altar piece that brings depth to its background drawing us closer to the emotional journey taking place within. Masterfully utilizing color and architectural features such as archways, this European artist creates an atmosphere that highlights both physical activity and mortality. Each figure plays their role in carrying out Jesus' descent while holding onto gold-colored accents that symbolize divinity. "The Descent from the Cross and the Entombment - a Section of a Predella" is not just another fine art piece; it represents an era when religion played an integral part in society's fabric. This photograph allows us to appreciate the beauty captured by Bridgeman Images without any commercial use intentions.
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