Artwork
Christ Enthroned Within a Mandorla
Christ Enthroned Within a Mandorla is an unspecified painting by the Italo Byzantine artist Mariotto di Nardo. It dates from 1396 and is held in the collection of the National Museum in Kraków.
About this work
Overview
Christ Enthroned Within a Mandorla is a religious panel painting created in 1396 by Mariotto di Nardo, a Florentine Gothic artist. The teardrop-shaped work features Christ seated on a throne, surrounded by figures in colorful attire, set against a gold background.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts Christ in a mandorla (a symbolic almond-shaped aura), emphasizing divine presence. Christ holds a book with unreadable text, likely representing sacred knowledge. Surrounding figures, some with halos, direct their attention and devotion towards Christ, conveying a scene of reverence and worship.
Technique & Style
Executed in the Italo-Byzantine style, the painting blends Byzantine iconographic traditions with Gothic influences. Characteristic of late medieval Tuscan art, the piece features intricate, colorful robes and a dominant gold background, typical of the period's religious art.
History & Provenance
Mariotto di Nardo, active in Florence from 1388 to 1424, created this work amidst his involvement in prominent projects like the Duomo and Orsanmichele. The painting is now part of the collection at the National Museum in Kraków.
Artist & collection
Artist
Mariotto di Nardo di Cione (fl. 1388–1424) was a Florentine painter in the Florentine Gothic style. He worked at the Duomo of Florence, the church of Santa Maria Maggiore, and the Orsanmichele. He created both frescoes…
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