Trinity (detail)
Masaccio (1401 – 1429)
Masaccio revolutionerede renæssancen med realistisk kunst og perspektiv – udforsk hans ikoniske fresker som ’Det Hellige Trin’ og Brancacci Kapel!
Santa Maria Novella (Florence, Italien)
Oplev Santa Maria Novella i Firenze: En betagende basilika med renæssancekunst og en historisk apotekshus. Udforsk mesterværker af Giotto, Masaccio & Ghirlandaio – et unikt kunstoplevelse!
A Glimpse into Devotion
The image presents a detail from a fresco painting created in 1425 by Masaccio. Within this specific view, a figure is depicted that appears to be Mary Magdalene, identified by the traditional iconography of her long hair and a head covering. She possesses a contemplative expression, directing her gaze slightly downwards toward an object held in her right hand, which may be interpreted as a symbol of faith or devotion.
The fresco shows visible signs of age and wear, with areas where the pigment has faded or flaked away to reveal the underlying layers of plaster. This texture provides a sense of history and authenticity to the work. The use of light and shadow is evident across the figure's face and the folds of her clothing, contributing to a sense of depth. Architectural elements in the background suggest the setting is within a religious building.
Om dette kunstværk
- Titel: Trinity (detail)
- Kunstner: Masaccio
- År: 1425
- Format: Portrait
- Ophavsretlig status: Public domain
- Udstillet hos: Santa Maria Novella
- Medie: Fresco
- Periode: Renaissance
- Kreativ periode: Early Renaissance
- Farvepalette: Earthy
Hurtige fakta
- Location: Santa Maria Novella, Florence
- Subject or theme: Religious iconography; Holy Trinity
- Influences: Giotto
- Artistic style: Naturalism
- Title: Trinity (detail)