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Virgin and Child with Saints Francis, Andrew, Paul, Peter, Stephen, and Louis of Toulouse, c1317-21 Creator: Ugolino da Siena
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Virgin and Child with Saints Francis, Andrew, Paul, Peter, Stephen, and Louis of Toulouse, c1317-21 Creator: Ugolino da Siena
Virgin and Child with Saints Francis, Andrew, Paul, Peter, Stephen, and Louis of Toulouse, c. 1317-21. Six Christian saints occupy arched panels on both sides of the Virgin Mary and infant Jesus, as angels peer down from above. Jesus reappears in the center of the upper tier, surrounded by Hebrew prophets. This painting's rounded panels and triangular pinnacles suggest the architecture of its original location--it was made for the altar of a church. Altarpieces like this one, with gold backgrounds that would have reflected flickering candlelight, were designed to encourage churchgoers in their devotions
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**Majestic Devotion: Virgin and Child with Saints**
In this exquisite altarpiece created by Italian artist Ugolino da Siena around 1317-21, a serene Madonna cradles the infant Jesus amidst a gathering of six revered Christian saints. The rounded panels and triangular pinnacles evoke the architecture of its original location - an altar in a church.
The Virgin Mary sits majestically at center, surrounded by Saint Francis, Andrew, Paul, Peter, Stephen, and Louis of Toulouse. Above them, angels peer down with gentle curiosity. Jesus reappears in the upper tier's central panel, flanked by Hebrew prophets. The gold background would have reflected candlelight beautifully.
This stunning work of art was designed to inspire devotion among churchgoers. Its intricate details and harmonious composition demonstrate Ugolino da Siena's mastery of medieval Italian art. A true masterpiece from a bygone era, this altarpiece is a testament to the enduring power of faith and artistic expression.
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