Artwork
Fragment from a Cassone Panel 'Shooting at Father's Corpse'
Fragment from a Cassone Panel 'Shooting at Father's Corpse' is a tempera painting by Marco Zoppo. It dates from 1462 and is held in the collection of the Los Angeles County Museum of Art.
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Overview
Fragment from a Cassone Panel 'Shooting at Father's Corpse' is a 1462 tempera painting by Italian Renaissance artist Marco Zoppo. Originally part of a decorative chest panel, it showcases a dramatic narrative scene.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a somber outdoor scene with men in elaborate Renaissance attire gathered around a central figure, conveying solemnity and contemplation through their serious expressions.
Technique & Style
Executed in tempera, the work exhibits visible brushstrokes and subtle color variations, adding depth and texture to the composition. The style reflects Zoppo's training under Lippo Dalmasio and influence from Francesco Squarcione's workshop.
History & Provenance
Created in 1462, the fragment is associated with Zoppo's circle, which included notable artists Andrea Mantegna and later pupil Francesco Francia. Its original context was as part of a cassone, a type of decorated chest popular in 15th-century Italy.
Context
The piece belongs to a series of cassone panels, a common format in 15th-century Italian decorative arts, used to narrate dramatic scenes on household furniture.
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Artist
Marco Zoppo (1433 – 19 February 1498) was an Italian painter of the Renaissance period, active mainly in Bologna.
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