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The Carafa Chapel. the Annunciation and the Assumption of th
The Carafa Chapel with late 15th-century frescoes (1488-1493) by Filippino Lippi (c.1457-1504). it depicts the Annunciation and the Assumption of the Virgin with St. Thomas Aquinas presenting Cardinal Carafa to the Blessed Virgin over the altar and the Glory of St Thomas on the right hand. It is also known as the Chapel of St Thomas Aquinas. Saint Mary above Minerva. Italy. Rome
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Annunciation Aquinas Archangel Assumption Blessed Carafa Cardinal Chapel Dominicans Filippino Fresco Gabriel Lippi Minerva Presenting Renaissance Virgin 15th
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The Carafa Chapel, also known as the Chapel of St. Thomas Aquinas, is a breathtaking 15th-century masterpiece located in Rome, Italy. This exquisite space is adorned with late 1400s frescoes by the renowned Florentine artist Filippino Lippi (c.1457-1504). The chapel's central focus is the Annunciation and the Assumption of the Virgin Mary. In the Annunciation scene, the Archangel Gabriel, with serene expression and outstretched wings, delivers the momentous news of the Incarnation to the Virgin Mary, who stands in quiet contemplation. Above her, the figure of Saint Mary above Minerva is depicted, symbolizing the triumph of the Virgin over the pagan goddess of wisdom and war. On the right side of the chapel, St. Thomas Aquinas, the renowned Dominican philosopher and theologian, presents Cardinal Carafa to the Blessed Virgin over the altar. The Glory of St. Thomas, represented by a radiant aura and surrounded by angels, adds an ethereal and otherworldly quality to the scene. The Carafa Chapel is a testament to the artistic and spiritual achievements of the High Renaissance in Italy. Filippino Lippi's masterful use of color, perspective, and detail bring these sacred stories to life, transporting viewers to a time when faith and artistry were deeply intertwined. This stunning work of art, with its rich history and profound religious significance, continues to captivate and inspire visitors to Rome and art lovers around the world.
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