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Envy, c. 1305 (fresco)
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Envy, c. 1305 (fresco)
BEN67139 Envy, c.1305 (fresco) by Giotto (Giotto di Bondone) (c.1266-1337); Scrovegni (Arena) Chapel, Padua, Italy; Photo eRaffaello Bencini; Italian, out of copyright
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Faux Marble Jealousy Niche Trompe L Oeil Trompe Loeil Vice Cardinal Sin Serpent Snakes
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This print captures Giotto di Bondone's masterpiece, "Envy" dating back to 1305. The fresco is located in the Scrovegni (Arena) Chapel in Padua, Italy. Through the lens of eRaffaello Bencini, this image showcases the intricate details and vivid colors of this timeless artwork. In this painting, Giotto skillfully portrays envy as a venomous snake coiled around its victim. The burning flames surrounding them symbolize the destructive nature of jealousy. Set against a backdrop of faux marble and nestled within a niche, the serpent represents one of the cardinal sins that plague humanity. The trompe l'oeil technique employed by Giotto adds depth and realism to his work. As viewers gaze upon this print, they are transported into a world where animals come alive on canvas. The reptile's scales seem to shimmer with life while its piercing eyes evoke an eerie sense of danger. Gazing at this photograph allows us to appreciate both Giotto's artistic genius and Raffaello Bencini's skillful capture of it. It serves as a reminder that envy can consume us if we allow it to take hold, leading us down a path filled with destruction and discontentment. As we admire this stunning piece from A© Raffaello Bencini through Fine Art Finder, let us reflect on our own lives and strive for contentment rather than succumbing to envy's poisonous grip.
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