Created:
Movement:
1370
Gothic art
key Notes:
Gilded Background, Angelic Figures
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Dimensions:
Top left 9 3/4 x 3 7/8 in. (24.8 x 9.8 cm); center left 11 1/8 x 5 1/4 in. (28.3 x 13.3 cm); bottom left 9 7/8 x 3 7/8 in. (25.1 x 9.8 cm); top right (9 3/4 x 3 7/8 in. (24.8 x 9.8 cm); center right 11 1/8 x 5 1/4 in. (28.3 x 13.3 cm); bottom right 10 x 3 7/8 in. (25.4 x 9.8 cm)
medium:
Tempera on wood, gold ground
Difficulty:
Expert
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Six Angels by Jacopo di Cione

Jacopo di Cione (c. 1325 – c. 1399) was an Italian painter of the Gothic period, known for his contributions to religious art in Florence. The painting titled Six Angels, created in 1370, exemplifies his mastery of tempera on wood with a gold ground, a technique prevalent in the 14th century. This work reflects the Gothic style's emphasis on spiritual representation and the use of gold to convey divine light. Jacopo di Cione often collaborated with his brothers, including the renowned artist Andrea di Cione, known as Orcagna, which influenced his artistic development. Six Angels is significant for its intricate detailing and the ethereal quality of the angels, which were central themes in religious iconography of the period. The painting contributes to our understanding of the devotional practices and artistic conventions of late medieval Florence.

Description of the work:

Six Angels by Jacopo di Cione

The painting "Six Angels" by Jacopo di Cione, created in 1370, exemplifies the Gothic style with its use of tempera on wood and a gold ground, highlighting the ethereal and divine nature of its celestial subjects. This artwork reflects the religious and artistic conventions of 14th-century Italy, emphasizing the spiritual significance of angels in Christian iconography.

Artwork Photograph Source:
Metropolitan Museum of Art

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Six Angels