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Limbs and Demons; The Poor calling Death; Corpses of a Cardinal, a Woman and a Nun, fragments from the cycle of detached frescoes The Triumph of Death, Last Judgement and Hell, c. 1350
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Limbs and Demons; The Poor calling Death; Corpses of a Cardinal, a Woman and a Nun, fragments from the cycle of detached frescoes The Triumph of Death, Last Judgement and Hell, c. 1350
6365888 Limbs and Demons; The Poor calling Death; Corpses of a Cardinal, a Woman and a Nun, fragments from the cycle of detached frescoes The Triumph of Death, Last Judgement and Hell, c.1350 by Orcagna, Andrea di Cione (c.1308-68); Santa Croce, Florence, Italy; (add.info.: Basilica of the Holy Cross: " Limbs and Demons; The Poor calling Death; Corpses of a Cardinal, a Woman and a Nun", fragments from the cycle of detached frescoes " The Triumph of Death, Last Judgement and Hell", by Andrea Orcagna, about 1350); Ghigo Roli
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This print showcases the hauntingly beautiful fragments from the cycle of detached frescoes titled "Limbs and Demons; The Poor calling Death; Corpses of a Cardinal, a Woman and a Nun". Created by the talented artist Andrea di Cione Orcagna around 1350, these mesmerizing artworks can be found in the Basilica of the Holy Cross in Florence, Italy. The image captures the essence of death's triumph over humanity, as depicted through vivid scenes of despair and anguish. In this particular fragment, we witness the lifeless bodies of a cardinal, a woman, and a nun lying amidst an eerie backdrop filled with demons. Each figure tells its own tragic story - their once vibrant lives now reduced to mere remnants. Orcagna's masterful use of color and intricate details transports viewers into a realm where mortality is confronted head-on. The viewer cannot help but feel both captivated and unnerved by this thought-provoking artwork that explores themes such as mortality, judgment, and damnation. As we gaze upon this print, we are reminded not only of our own mortality but also of the power art holds in capturing profound human emotions. It serves as a testament to Orcagna's skill as an artist during his time period while leaving us with lingering questions about life's transience and what awaits us beyond death's door.
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