Tabernacle: Coronation of the Virgin, w/the Annunciation
Simone dei Crocefissi
"Tabernacle: Coronation of the Virgin, w/the Annunciation, St John Evangelist on Patmos, St John Baptist in Wilderness and Ss. Benedict and Martial" is a significant work by Simone dei Crocefissi, an Italian painter active during the late 14th century, known for his contributions to the development of early Renaissance art in the Emilia-Romagna region. This painting exemplifies the artist's intricate use of color and composition, reflecting the theological themes of the Virgin Mary's coronation and the veneration of saints, which were central to the devotional practices of the period.
The painting "Tabernacle: Coronation of the Virgin, w/the Annunciation, St John Evangelist on Patmos, St John Baptist in Wilderness and Ss. Benedict and Martial" by Simone dei Crocefissi features a central depiction of the Virgin Mary crowned by Christ, surrounded by a series of narrative scenes that include the Annunciation and figures of St. John the Evangelist, St. John the Baptist, and Saints Benedict and Martial. The composition is characterized by its intricate detailing, vibrant color palette, and the use of gold leaf, which enhances the spiritual and ethereal quality of the work, typical of the artist's late Gothic style.