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ascensione, by Barnaba da Modena, unspecified, 1350

ascensione

Barnaba da Modena

1350

unspecified

From the collection of Capitoline Museums

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Overview

ascensione is a 1350 unspecified by Barnaba da Modena, a Byzantine icon painting work, held at Capitoline Museums.

Who painted this?
Barnaba da Modena
When & what style?
1350 · Byzantine icon painting
Where can I see it?
Capitoline Museums

About this work

This painting shows a religious scene with Jesus in the center, surrounded by a halo. He's wearing a robe and standing on a red oval shape. There are angels on either side of him, and a group of people below, all looking up at him. They're wearing robes and have halos around their heads. The background is gold, and there are some dark shapes that might be hills or mountains. The overall mood is one of reverence and worship. If you're interested in learning more about this style of art, you might want to check out the work of artist Barnaba da Modena.

About the artist

Portrait of Barnaba da Modena
Artist

Barnaba da Modena

Barnaba da Modena (c. 1328-c.1386) was a mid-14th-century Italian painter who painted in the style of Byzantine art. He is considered the first Lombard painter of note and was active in Lombardy, Piedmont, and Pisa in Tuscany.

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