Madonna with Child and two angels. Sculpture by Giovanni d'Agostino found at the Saint Bernardino Oratory in Siena
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Madonna with Child and two angels. Sculpture by Giovanni d'Agostino found at the Saint Bernardino Oratory in Siena
Madonna with Child and two angels. Sculpture by Giovanni d'Agostino found at the Saint Bernardino Oratory in Siena Siena Saint Bernardino Oratory High Relief Gothic, Middle Ages, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D.. Date of Photograph:1915-1920 ca.. Date of Artwork:1341. Artist:D'Agostino, Giovanni
Brogi
BGA-F-013326-0000
Media ID 33166185
© Alinari Archives, Florence
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EDITORS COMMENTS
This photograph captures the exquisite sculpture of "Madonna with Child and two angels" by Giovanni d'Agostino. The artwork is housed in the Saint Bernardino Oratory, located in the enchanting city of Siena, Italy. Dating back to 1341 during the Gothic period of the Middle Ages, this high relief sculpture showcases the remarkable craftsmanship of D'Agostino. The artist's attention to detail is evident as he beautifully portrays Madonna cradling her child while being accompanied by two angelic figures. The composition exudes a sense of serenity and devotion, with Madonna adorned in a fashionable headdress that reflects both civilian and religious influences. Her delicate facial features radiate maternal love as she gazes tenderly at her child. The angels stand gracefully beside Madonna, their wings elegantly spread out like intricate pieces of gothic architecture. They hold bouquets of flowers symbolizing purity and grace, adding an ethereal touch to this divine scene. Surrounded by lush vegetation depicted through intricately carved leaves and vines, this sculpture becomes a testament to nature's beauty intertwined with religious symbolism. Captured between 1915-1920 by Brogi from Alinari, this photograph allows us to appreciate not only D'Agostino's masterpiece but also serves as a window into Europe's rich artistic heritage from the first and second millenniums AD. As we admire this timeless artwork frozen in time through photography, we are reminded of its enduring significance within literature, fiction, religion, and history itself. It stands as a testament to human creativity across centuries—a powerful reminder that art has always been an instrument for communication transcending time and space.
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