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Madonna with Child reading: st Peter and Paul, 1320-30 (tempera and gold on panel)
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Madonna with Child reading: st Peter and Paul, 1320-30 (tempera and gold on panel)
8620023 Madonna with Child reading: st Peter and Paul, 1320-30 (tempera and gold on panel) by Daddi, Bernardo (fl.1327-d.1348); Galleria Nazionale (Complesso Monumentale della Pilotta), Parma, Emilia-Romagna, Italy; (add.info.: Madonna with Child reading; st Peter and Paul, 1320-30, Bernardo Daddi, tempera and gold on panel, national gallery, monumental complex of Pilotta, Parma, Italy); Photo © Stefano Baldini
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© Photo © Stefano Baldini / Bridgeman Images
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Madonna with Child Reading: St. Peter and Paul", a breathtaking tempera and gold on panel masterpiece created by Bernardo Daddi in the early 14th century, transports us to a world of devotion and spirituality. This exquisite altarpiece, housed at the Galleria Nazionale in Parma's Complesso Monumentale della Pilotta, showcases Virgin Mary cradling Jesus Christ as they read from an illuminated Bible together.
The tender scene is set against a backdrop of rich gold leaf and ornate architectural details, evoking the grandeur of medieval Christianity. The figures of St. Peter and Paul, patron saints revered for their faithfulness to God's word, flank the Virgin Mary, emphasizing the importance of scripture in Christian devotion.
As we gaze upon this stunning work of art, we are reminded that reading was a sacred act in medieval society - an opportunity to connect with divine wisdom and guidance. The gentle smile on Madonna's face as she reads alongside her Child Jesus conveys a sense of peace and contemplation, inviting us to pause and reflect on the enduring power of faith.
In this print by Stefano Baldini, we are treated to a rare glimpse into the artistic mastery of Bernardo Daddi, whose work continues to inspire awe in art lovers today. As we marvel at "Madonna with Child Reading: St. Peter and Paul", let us be reminded of the beauty and significance that lies within the sacred pages of our most treasured texts.
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