Saint Dominic Resuscitating Napoleone Orsini

Bartolomeo degli Erri

Created:
Movement:
1474
Renaissance
key Notes:
Miraculous Revival; Gothic Devotional Art
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Dimensions:
14 x 17 1/2 in. (35.6 x 44.5 cm)
medium:
Tempera on canvas, transferred from wood
Difficulty:
Expert
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Saint Dominic Resuscitating Napoleone Orsini by Bartolomeo degli Erri

The painting "Saint Dominic Resuscitating Napoleone Orsini," created in 1474 by Bartolomeo degli Erri, is a significant example of Italian Renaissance art. Originally executed in tempera on wood, the work was later transferred to canvas, a common practice to preserve artworks. This piece illustrates the miraculous event attributed to Saint Dominic, reflecting the religious fervor and narrative style prevalent in 15th-century Italy. Bartolomeo degli Erri, active in Modena during the late 15th century, was part of a family of painters and contributed to the development of the Modenese school. His works are noted for their detailed depiction of religious themes and adherence to the Gothic tradition, even as the Renaissance style began to emerge. The painting's historical impact lies in its representation of the transitional period in Italian art, bridging medieval and Renaissance sensibilities.

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Saint Dominic Resuscitating Napoleone Orsini by Bartolomeo degli Erri

Created in 1474, "Saint Dominic Resuscitating Napoleone Orsini" by Bartolomeo degli Erri is a tempera painting originally on wood, later transferred to canvas, depicting the miraculous event of Saint Dominic reviving Napoleone Orsini. The artwork exemplifies the Italian Renaissance style with its detailed figures and religious narrative, and it is housed in the Galleria Estense in Modena, Italy.

Artwork Photograph Source:
Metropolitan Museum of Art

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Saint Dominic Resuscitating Napoleone Orsini