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Clock in a wooden box carved with the zodiac signs and the four ages of man, by Francesco Pianta the Younger, located in the church of Santa Maria Gloriosa dei Frari, Venice
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Clock in a wooden box carved with the zodiac signs and the four ages of man, by Francesco Pianta the Younger, located in the church of Santa Maria Gloriosa dei Frari, Venice
Clock in a wooden box carved with the zodiac signs and the four ages of man, by Francesco Pianta the Younger, located in the church of Santa Maria Gloriosa dei Frari, Venice Venice Church of Santa Maria Gloriosa dei Frari Frame, Watch, Clock Early Renaissance, Renaissance, Renaissance-Baroque styles and periods, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D.. Date of Photograph:1915-1920 ca.. Date of Artwork:XV sec.. Artist:Pianta, Francesco, the young
Alinari, Fratelli
ACA-F-018509-0000
Media ID 33128524
© Alinari Archives, Florence
Child Female Figure Literature And Fiction Male Figure Putto Skeleton Skull Time Zodiac Abstract Concept And Symbol Concept Or Subject Expressed Parts Of The Body Type Of Representation
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This print showcases a remarkable clock housed within a beautifully carved wooden box, located in the historic church of Santa Maria Gloriosa dei Frari in Venice. Crafted by the talented Francesco Pianta the Younger during the 15th century, this intricate timepiece is an exquisite example of early Renaissance art. The wooden box itself is adorned with masterfully carved zodiac signs and depictions of the four ages of man, symbolizing the passage of time and our connection to celestial forces. The craftsmanship displayed in this piece is truly awe-inspiring, as every detail has been meticulously rendered by Pianta's skilled hands. Within this enchanting composition, we find various allegorical figures that add depth and meaning to the artwork. A male figure represents humanity while a female figure embodies abstract concepts and symbols. Surrounding them are playful putti, cherubic figures often associated with love and innocence. Intriguingly, literature and fiction also find their place within this masterpiece as a child-like nude figure emerges from its depths. This evokes notions of imagination and creativity intertwined with our understanding of time. As we explore further into this photograph, we encounter elements such as skeleton skulls reminding us of mortality – an ever-present companion throughout history. Time itself takes on physical form through representations like hourglasses or sundials that were prevalent during the Renaissance period. The fusion between early Renaissance aesthetics and later Renaissance-Baroque styles can be observed here too; it reflects Europe's evolving artistic landscape over centuries. Preserved for generations to come thanks to Alinari Fratelli's photographic expertise around 100 years ago (between 1915-1920), this image allows us to appreciate both Pianta's genius as well as Venice's rich cultural heritage spanning multiple millennia.
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