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Portable Altar: central panel depicting an allegory of the Christian Knight, detail of 2384586 (tempera grassa on panel)
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Portable Altar: central panel depicting an allegory of the Christian Knight, detail of 2384586 (tempera grassa on panel)
2384577 Portable Altar: central panel depicting an allegory of the Christian Knight, detail of 2384586 (tempera grassa on panel) by Greco, El (Domenico Theotocopuli) (1541-1614); 37x23.8 cm; Galleria e Museo Estense, Modena, Italy; (add.info.: Modena, Galleria Estense: altarolo portatile di Domenico Theotokopoulos detto El Greco (1541-1614). Tempera grassa su tavola, cm 37 x 23, 8.
Nel comparto centrale: al centro Cristo, che regge uno stendardo bianco con la Croce alludente alla Resurrezione, incorona un cavaliere cristiano, mentre al tempo stesso calpesta le allegorie del male e della morte che poggiano sopra le raffigurazioni simboliche dei quattro Evangelisti, mentre gli angeli intorno sorreggono i simboli della Passione. In basso al centro sono raffigurate le tre Virtu teologali (Fede, Speranza, Carita), con a sinistra un gruppo di fedeli che riceve la comunione da parte di un vescovo e a destra i peccatori che vengono spinti dal mostro verso l Inferno.
Modena, Galleria Estense: Portable altar by Domenico Theotokopoulos known as El Greco
(1541-1614). Tempera grassa panel. Detail of the central panel depicting an allegory of the Christian Knight.); Ghigo Roli; Greek, out of copyright
Media ID 25158704
© Ghigo Roli / Bridgeman Images
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The print captures a mesmerizing detail of the "Portable Altar" by El Greco, showcasing his mastery in depicting religious allegories. The central panel portrays an intricate scene with profound symbolism and spiritual significance. At the center stands Christ, holding a white banner adorned with the Cross, symbolizing His Resurrection. He crowns a Christian knight while simultaneously trampling upon representations of evil and death resting on symbolic depictions of the four Evangelists. Surrounding Christ are angels bearing symbols of His Passion, creating an ethereal atmosphere that exudes divine power. In the lower center, three theological Virtues - Faith, Hope, and Charity - are depicted alongside a group of faithful receiving communion from a bishop. On the right side, sinners are being driven towards Hell by a menacing monster. El Greco's use of tempera grassa on panel brings depth and richness to this masterpiece housed at Galleria e Museo Estense in Modena, Italy. The artist's distinctive style is evident in every brushstroke as he combines vibrant colors with elongated figures to create an otherworldly ambiance. This detail from El Greco's "Portable Altar" serves as a testament to his exceptional talent as both painter and storyteller within the realm of Christian art. It invites viewers to contemplate themes such as redemption, faithfulness, and salvation while marveling at the artist's ability to convey complex narratives through visual language alone.
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