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Diptych of crucifixion and Madonna and Child
Diptych of crucifixion and Madonna and Child is a tempera painting by the Byzantine icon painting artist Bonaventura Berlinghieri. It dates from 1250 and is held in the collection of the Uffizi Gallery.
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Overview
The Diptych of crucifixion and Madonna and Child is a tempera painting on wood created around 1250 by Bonaventura Berlinghieri, an Italian painter from Lucca. It is a hinged diptych, comprising two panels that together form a cohesive work.
Subject & Meaning
The diptych juxtaposes a crucifixion scene with an image of the Madonna and Child, reflecting the religious iconography characteristic of Byzantine-influenced Italian art in the 13th century. The two scenes are presented in a formal, symmetrical arrangement.
Technique & Style
The painting is executed in the Italo-Byzantine style, also known as maniera greca. The figures are depicted in a stiff, formal manner, typical of medieval art, against a warm, golden background that conveys a sense of intimacy.
History & Provenance
The diptych is now held in the Uffizi Gallery. It is an example of the work of the Berlinghieri family, who were known for their use of the Italo-Byzantine style.
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Artist
Bonaventura Berlinghieri (fl. 1228–1274) was an Italian painter from Lucca, Italy, of the Gothic period. He was son of painter Berlinghiero Berlinghieri and brother of Barone and Marco Berlinghieri. His work is reported…
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