Saints Blaise, Catherine of Alexandria, and Lawrence

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Movement:
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Renaissance
key Notes:
Martyrdom and Iconography.
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Dimensions:
medium:
Oil on panel
story of the work:

"Saints Blaise, Catherine of Alexandria, and Lawrence," created by Naddo Ceccarelli in the early 15th century, exemplifies the artist's integration of Gothic and early Renaissance styles, reflecting the religious fervor of the period. The painting, housed in the Museo di Capodimonte in Naples, serves as a significant example of devotional art, illustrating the veneration of saints who were pivotal in Christian iconography and popular among the faithful.

Description of the work:

"Saints Blaise, Catherine of Alexandria, and Lawrence" by Naddo Ceccarelli is characterized by its vibrant color palette and intricate detailing, typical of the early Renaissance style. The composition features the three saints in a hierarchical arrangement, each adorned in distinctive iconographic attributes that signify their martyrdom and patronage, set against a richly decorated background that enhances their spiritual presence.

Artwork Photograph Source:
Harvard Art Museum

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Saints Blaise, Catherine of Alexandria, and Lawrence