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Allegorical portrait of Dante. Agnolo Bronzino 1532-1533, private collection. On the right the hill of Purgatory. In the centerDante shows a volume with pages referring to Canto XXV of Paradise
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Allegorical portrait of Dante. Agnolo Bronzino 1532-1533, private collection. On the right the hill of Purgatory. In the centerDante shows a volume with pages referring to Canto XXV of Paradise
6375632 Allegorical portrait of Dante. Agnolo Bronzino 1532-1533, private collection.On the right the hill of Purgatory. In the centerDante shows a volume with pages referring to Canto XXV of Paradise. With his right hand he protects Florence, represented by his most important and representative buildings. Bottom left: the flames of Hell. by Bronzino, Agnolo di Cosimo (1503-72); Certosa del Galluzzo (Florence Charterhouse), Florence, Italy; (add.info.: On the right the hill of Purgatory. In the centerDante shows a volume with pages referring to Canto XXV of Paradise. With his right hand he protects Florence, represented by his most important and representative buildings. Bottom left: the flames of Hell.); Ghigo Roli
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This print showcases Agnolo Bronzino's allegorical portrait of Dante, created between 1532 and 1533. The artwork is privately held and depicts a powerful representation of the renowned poet. On the right side, we see the imposing hill of Purgatory, symbolizing Dante's journey through purification and redemption. In the center of the portrait, Dante holds a volume with pages referring to Canto XXV of Paradise, highlighting his profound knowledge and connection to divine wisdom. With his right hand, he protectively shields Florence, his beloved city, represented by its most significant buildings. This gesture reflects Dante's unwavering loyalty towards his hometown. At the bottom left corner lies a depiction of Hell's flames, reminding us of the infernal depths that Dante fearlessly explored in "The Divine Comedy". Through this masterful composition, Bronzino captures both the complexity and depth of Dante's literary masterpiece. The photograph was taken at Certosa del Galluzzo (Florence Charterhouse) in Florence, Italy. Ghigo Roli skillfully captured this remarkable piece for Fine Art Finder. The image not only preserves Bronzino's artistry but also invites viewers to delve into Dante Alighieri's imaginative world filled with symbolism and spiritual contemplation.
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