Daniele da Volterra is an Italian artist that was originally from Tuscanny. He was also greatly influenced my Michael Angelo. One of Volterra's most famous pieces is the Assumption of the Virgin. The painting is located in the Trinita deu Monti, a church which located at the top of the Spanish Steps.
Iconography
The image Voltaire is trying to create is of the Assumption of Mary. Mary was the Virgin mother of Jesus Christ. At the end of her life, her entire body was ascended into heaven. In his painting, he gives his view on how exactly this happened. He shows angels coming through the roof of a room, while they lift Mary above the ground. He also depicts the rest of the crowd around Mary to be very frightened and unnerved by what they are witnessing.
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I am impressed by your facts and background on this painting. It is always important to understand the background of a painting to truly grasp its meaning. Well done, Eric. Well done.
ReplyDeleteEric, Like Dayna I am impressed with the information you were able to collect and connect with the painting. Be sure to get the spelling of the artist correct in the title of the post. Good work.
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ReplyDeleteGood choice for your first art blog. I am glad that you provided good background information. I did not know the background to this painting and after your information, I now better understand what Volterra was trying to portray. Good job man.