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St. Victor and St. Corona, c. 1350, by Master for Palazzo Ven
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St. Victor and St. Corona, c. 1350, by Master for Palazzo Ven
Master of Palazzo Venezia Madonna (1340-1360). Italian painter. Saint Victor and Saint Corona, c.1350. Part of the St. Victor altarpiece at Siena Cathedral. Tempera on panel. National Museum of Art. Copenhagen. Denmark
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1350 Altarpiece Branches Copenhagen Corona Denmark Information Kunst Madonna Martyrdom Master Olive Pair Palazzo Palm Panel Saints Siena Statens Venezia Victor
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This exquisite 14th-century painting, titled "Saint Victor and Saint Corona," is a masterpiece by the Italian artist known as the Master of Palazzo Venezia Madonna, active between 1340 and 1360. The artwork is part of the St. Victor altarpiece, originally located at Siena Cathedral in Italy, and now housed at the National Museum of Denmark in Copenhagen, Denmark. The painting depicts two saints, Saint Victor and Saint Corona, standing before a golden ground. Saint Victor, a martyr, is shown holding a palm branch in his left hand and a small branch with three branches in his right. The branches symbolize the three crowns he is said to have worn during his martyrdom. Saint Corona, also a martyr, is depicted holding a crown in her raised right hand, symbolizing her victory over persecution. The pair are depicted in a small, intimate interior setting, with intricate details and a sense of depth that characterizes the Gothic style of the Middle Ages. The saints' faces are portrayed with great care and expressiveness, revealing the artist's skill in capturing the human form. The use of gold leaf adds a sense of grandeur and otherworldliness to the painting, enhancing the religious significance of the subjects. The painting is a testament to the artistic talent and religious devotion of the Italian artist, who expertly conveyed the stories of these two saints through his use of color, composition, and detail. The St. Victor altarpiece, of which this painting is a part, would have been a prominent feature of the Siena Cathedral, inspiring awe and reverence in the faithful who viewed it during the Middle Ages.
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