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Et ecce sedes posita erat in coelo... (God the Son in Majesty on the Throne Surrounded by the Four Creatures and Worshipped by the Twenty-four Elders)
Et ecce sedes posita erat in coelo... (God the Son in Majesty on the Throne Surrounded by the Four Creatures and Worshipped by the Twenty-four Elders) is an ink print by the Romanticist artist Luigi Sabatelli I. It dates from 1810 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art. Et ecce sedes posita erat in coelo.
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- Inscribed:lower right in plate: Luigi Sabatelli inv ed inc in Milano; lower center in plate: Et ecce sedes posita erat ini coelo, et supra sedem sedens,...et Iris in circuitu sedis. Et viginti quatuor seniores sedentes, circumamicti vestimentis albis, / et in capilibus eorum corone aureç;. Et septem lampades ante thronum,...Et in conspectu sedis tampquam mare vitreum, et in circuit quator Animalia, Apoc. C.I.V.
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Overview
Et ecce sedes posita erat in coelo... is an etching by Luigi Sabatelli I, created in 1810. The work is a print, showcasing the artist's skill in translating a complex scene into a detailed, precise image.
Subject & Meaning
The etching depicts a bearded figure, likely representing God the Son, seated on a throne, surrounded by the four creatures and the twenty-four elders, as described in the Book of Revelation. The scene conveys a sense of reverence and worship.
Technique & Style
Sabatelli's use of etching technique allows for intricate details and deep shadows, creating a three-dimensional effect. The print's sharp lines and textures add to its dramatic quality, highlighting the artist's ability to capture complex folds in clothing and background details.
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Artist & collection
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