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The Banquet in the Pinewoods: Scene III of The Story of Nastagio degli Onesti, c
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The Banquet in the Pinewoods: Scene III of The Story of Nastagio degli Onesti, c
XIR38736 The Banquet in the Pinewoods: Scene III of The Story of Nastagio degli Onesti, c.1483 (tempera on panel) by Botticelli, Sandro (1444/5-1510) (and workshop); 84x142 cm; Prado, Madrid, Spain; (add.info.: assistants believed to be Bartolomeo di Giovanni (fl.c.1475-c.1500/05) and Jacopo del Sellaio (1441/42-93) - Met & Prado attributions; Decameron by Boccaccio; ); Italian, out of copyright
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Banquet Chases Feast Ghosts Guests Horror Hounds Re Enactment Shock Fear
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The Banquet in the Pinewoods - Scene III of The Story of Nastagio degli Onesti, c. 1483
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is a captivating masterpiece by Sandro Botticelli that takes us on a journey through fear and horror. This tempera on panel print, measuring 84x142 cm, can be found at the Prado Museum in Madrid, Spain. In this scene from Boccaccio's Decameron, we witness a chilling reenactment during a grand feast. As guests indulge in their lavish meal, a knight chases after an innocent maiden with his pack of hounds through the eerie pinewood forest. The atmosphere is filled with shock and terror as the ghostly figures of previous victims appear to haunt them. Botticelli's attention to detail is evident in every brushstroke; from the intricate patterns on the guests' clothing to the expressions of horror on their faces. The composition draws our eyes towards the central action while also allowing us to explore each character's individual reaction. Assisting Botticelli were Bartolomeo di Giovanni and Jacopo del Sellaio, whose contributions are believed to have added depth and richness to this Renaissance masterpiece. "The Banquet in the Pinewoods: Scene III" serves as a reminder that even within opulence and celebration lies darkness and despair. It captures both our fascination with supernatural elements and our innate fear of what lurks beyond our understanding. This print from Fine Art Finder allows us to bring home a
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