Processional Cross with Saint Mary Magdalene and a Blessed Hermit

Lorenzo Monaco

Created:
Movement:
1392/95
Gothic art
key Notes:
Gothic Spirituality, Devotional Imagery
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Dimensions:
Framed: 57.3 × 28 cm (22 9/16 × 11 1/16 in.)
medium:
Tempera on panel
Difficulty:
Expert
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Processional Cross with Saint Mary Magdalene and a Blessed Hermit by Lorenzo Monaco

The painting "Processional Cross with Saint Mary Magdalene and a Blessed Hermit," created by Lorenzo Monaco between 1392 and 1395, exemplifies the use of tempera on panel, a prevalent medium during the late Gothic period. Lorenzo Monaco, born Piero di Giovanni, was a prominent Italian painter and manuscript illuminator known for his contributions to the International Gothic style. This work reflects Monaco's characteristic use of vibrant colors and delicate figures, which were influential in the transition from Gothic to early Renaissance art. The depiction of Saint Mary Magdalene alongside a hermit underscores the spiritual themes prevalent in religious art of the time. Monaco's work is significant for its intricate detail and the way it captures the devotional practices of the period. His contributions to art were instrumental in shaping the stylistic developments of the early 15th century in Florence.

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Processional Cross with Saint Mary Magdalene and a Blessed Hermit

The painting "Processional Cross with Saint Mary Magdalene and a Blessed Hermit" by Lorenzo Monaco, created between 1392 and 1395, is executed in tempera on panel, showcasing the artist's characteristic use of vibrant colors and intricate details typical of the Gothic style. This artwork, which features religious figures, reflects the devotional practices of the period and is housed in the National Gallery of Art in Washington, D.C.

Artwork Photograph Source:
Art Institute of Chicago

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Processional Cross with Saint Mary Magdalene and a Blessed Hermit