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Three parts of a predella

Giovanni del Biondo

1365

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From the collection of Gemäldegalerie Berlin

Byzantine icon painting Medieval Religious

Dominant colour

Three parts of a predella is a 1365 paint by Giovanni del Biondo, a Byzantine icon painting work, held at Gemäldegalerie Berlin.

Who painted this?: Giovanni del Biondo
When & what style?: 1365 · Byzantine icon painting
Where can I see it?: Gemäldegalerie Berlin

About this work

This painting is divided into three sections, each depicting a different scene. The top section shows Jesus Christ on the cross, flanked by two figures in robes. The bottom left section shows a man being crucified, while the bottom right section shows a man carrying a cross. The figures in the painting are dressed in robes and halos, and the background is a warm, golden color. The overall mood of the painting is one of reverence and devotion. The painting's use of warm colors and golden tones creates a sense of depth and luminosity, drawing the viewer's eye to the central figures. To learn more about the artist behind this work, look up Giovanni del Biondo.