Ecce Agnus Dei

Giovanni di Paolo

Created:
Movement:
1455/60
Renaissance
key Notes:
Religious symbolism, Medieval iconography
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Dimensions:
68.5 × 39.5 cm (27 × 15 1/2 in.); Framed: 80.1 × 53.4 × 8.9 cm (31 1/2 × 21 × 3 1/2 in.)
medium:
Tempera on panel
Difficulty:
Expert
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story of the work:

"Ecce Agnus Dei" by Giovanni di Paolo is a religious painting that depicts the biblical scene of John the Baptist identifying Jesus as the "Lamb of God." Giovanni di Paolo, active during the Italian Renaissance, is known for his distinctive style that combines Gothic elements with early Renaissance innovations, and this work exemplifies his ability to convey spiritual themes through vivid imagery and intricate detail.

Description of the work:

"Ecce Agnus Dei" by Giovanni di Paolo is a tempera on panel painting that depicts a religious scene with a central figure, likely John the Baptist, gesturing towards a lamb, symbolizing Christ as the Lamb of God. The composition is characterized by its use of vibrant colors, intricate detailing, and a gold-leaf background, typical of the Sienese school, which enhances the spiritual and ethereal quality of the work.

Artwork Photograph Source:
Art Institute of Chicago

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Ecce Agnus Dei