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The Holy Trinity (Seat of Mercy)
The Holy Trinity (Seat of Mercy) is a paint painting by the Sienese School artist Taddeo di Bartolo. It dates from 1402 and is held in the collection of the Gemäldegalerie Berlin.
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Overview
The Holy Trinity (Seat of Mercy) is a tempera painting created by Taddeo di Bartolo around 1402. It is now part of the Gemäldegalerie Berlin collection.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts Jesus Christ on the cross, flanked by angels and surmounted by God the Father, set against a gold background with red accents. This composition represents the Holy Trinity, a central Christian doctrine.
Technique & Style
The work showcases the artist's attention to detail, evident in the intricate folds of the cloth wrapping Christ's body and the expressive faces of the figures. The use of gold and red emphasizes the scene's significance.
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Artist
Taddeo di Bartolo (c. 1363 – 26 August 1422), also known as Taddeo Bartoli, was an Italian painter of the Sienese School during the early Renaissance. His biography appears in the Vite of Giorgio Vasari, who claims that…
