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Four Panels with the Passion of Christ from a Predella, 1426. Creator: Giovanni di Paolo
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Four Panels with the Passion of Christ from a Predella, 1426. Creator: Giovanni di Paolo
Four Panels with the Passion of Christ from a Predella, 1426. These four panels are from a "predella, " the lowest section of an altarpiece typically painted with scenes from the lives of the holy figures represented in the altarpiece's central section. This predella, from an altarpiece painted by Giovanni di Paolo in 1426 for the chapel of the Pecci-Paganucci family in the church of San Domenico in Siena, depicts several episodes from the life of Christ
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In this image, we witness four panels from a predella, a lower section of an altarpiece, painted by the renowned Italian artist Giovanni di Paolo in 1426. These panels were once an integral part of an altarpiece created for the chapel of the Pecci-Paganucci family in the church of San Domenico in Siena, Italy. The panels depict several poignant episodes from the life of Christ, starting with the Agony in the Garden, where a deeply contemplative Christ is shown praying while his disciples sleep. In the second panel, Christ Antiphonetes, or Christ bearing the cross, is shown wearing a simple tunic and a purple robe, as the crowd jeers and taunts him. The third panel illustrates the Entombment, where Christ's body is laid to rest in a cave-like mausoleum, surrounded by mourning women and men in various stages of grief. The final panel portrays the exterior of the tomb, where an angel rolls away the stone door, signaling the Resurrection. Giovanni di Paolo masterfully employs a rich color palette, with the blue and gold hues of the robes and the earthy tones of the landscape, creating a striking contrast between the sacred and the secular. The artist's attention to detail is evident in the intricate apparel, the expressive faces of the figures, and the meticulously rendered geographical features. This exquisite work of art, a testament to the artistic prowess of the 15th century, continues to captivate viewers and inspire awe.
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