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Giotto di Bondone (1266 / 7-1337). Pope Innocent III approving
Gothic Art. Italy. Giotto di Bondone (1266/7-1337). Italian painter and architect. Pope Innocent III approving the monastic rule of St. Francis of Assisi (1296). Fresco of the Upper Church of St. Francis. Assisi. Italy
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Mug Size is 9.5cm high x 8cm diameter (3.7" x 3.1")
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In this exquisite 13th-century fresco, Giotto di Bondone captures a pivotal moment in the history of the Franciscan Order as Pope Innocent III approves the monastic rule of St. Francis of Assisi. The scene unfolds in the Upper Church of St. Francis in Assisi, Italy, a testament to the profound impact of these two influential figures on the religious landscape of the Middle Ages. Giotto masterfully depicts Pope Innocent III, dressed in the rich robes of his ecclesiastical office, seated on a throne, his hand raised in blessing as he signs the document that would establish the Franciscan Rule. The aura around his head, indicated by the golden halo, signifies his divine authority and spiritual connection. Beside him, St. Francis, dressed in the simple brown habit of a Franciscan friar, humbly presents the rule to the Pope. The halo above his head, also golden, signifies his sainthood and divine inspiration. The contrast between the Pope's opulence and St. Francis's simplicity underscores the radical nature of the Franciscan movement, which rejected material wealth and embraced poverty and humility. The fresco's intricate details, from the folds of the robes to the expressions on the faces of the figures, demonstrate Giotto's remarkable skill as a painter. The use of perspective and the sense of depth created by the receding architecture in the background further enhance the visual impact of the scene. This masterpiece, created during the late Gothic period, is a testament to the enduring influence of Giotto di Bondone on the development of Western art and the profound impact of St. Francis and Pope Innocent III on the religious and social landscape of medieval Europe.
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