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Bas relief of Venus, allegory of the planet. Sacrament Chapel or Chapel of the Planets. Work by Agostino di Duccio. Malatesta Chapel, Rimini
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Bas relief of Venus, allegory of the planet. Sacrament Chapel or Chapel of the Planets. Work by Agostino di Duccio. Malatesta Chapel, Rimini
Bas relief of Venus, allegory of the planet. Sacrament Chapel or Chapel of the Planets. Work by Agostino di Duccio. Malatesta Chapel, Rimini Rimini Malatesta Temple, Sacrament Chapel or Chapel of the Planets Low Relief, Basrelief Early Renaissance, Renaissance, Renaissance-Baroque styles and periods, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D.. Date of Photograph:1920-1930 ca.. Date of Artwork:1450-1456 ca.. Artist:Agostino di Duccio (1418 - died before 1488)
Brogi
BGA-F-020244-0000
Media ID 33172588
© Alinari Archives, Florence
Aphrodite Venus Birds Cart Wheelbarrowearly Renaissance Divinity Female Characters Literature And Fiction Swan Abstract Concept And Symbol Greco Roman
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This photograph captures a mesmerizing bas relief of Venus, an allegory of the planet. The artwork is housed in the Sacrament Chapel or Chapel of the Planets, located within the magnificent Malatesta Chapel in Rimini. Created by Agostino di Duccio during the Early Renaissance period, this low relief piece showcases a seamless blend of Renaissance and Renaissance-Baroque styles. The image transports us back to Europe during the first half of the second millennium A. D. , specifically between 1450-1456 when this masterpiece was crafted. Agostino di Duccio's artistic prowess shines through as he skillfully depicts various elements within his work. Intricately carved birds, including a graceful swan, symbolize both vertebrates and animals while adding depth to this ethereal scene. A female figure takes center stage, representing literature and fiction with her presence evoking thoughts of divinity and mythology. The nude female form exudes elegance and beauty as she embodies Aphrodite Venus herself - a Greco-Roman goddess associated with love, desire, beauty, fertility, and prosperity. This portrayal pays homage to classical art traditions while showcasing Agostino di Duccio's unique interpretation. As we delve into this remarkable photograph captured around 1920-1930 by Brogi from Alinari studios (not for commercial use), we are transported back in time to witness the magnificence of European art history unfold before our eyes. The intricate details showcased in this bas relief serve as a testament to human creativity throughout centuries past – reminding us that even today we can find inspiration from ancient masterpieces like these.
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