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The Triumph of Death, detail of the tormentation of the damned, 1348 (fresco)
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The Triumph of Death, detail of the tormentation of the damned, 1348 (fresco)
BEN112970 The Triumph of Death, detail of the tormentation of the damned, 1348 (fresco) by Orcagna, Andrea di Cione (c.1308-68); Santa Croce, Florence, Italy; Photo eRaffaello Bencini; Italian, out of copyright
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This print captures a hauntingly detailed section of the fresco "The Triumph of Death" by Orcagna, located in Santa Croce, Florence. Painted in 1348 during the trecento period, this masterpiece depicts the torment and anguish endured by the damned souls in Hell. The artist's name, Andrea di Cione (Orcagna), is synonymous with his ability to convey raw emotion through his brushstrokes. In this particular detail, we are confronted with a chilling scene from the Last Judgment. A monstrous figure looms over a group of male figures who have been condemned to eternal suffering. Their nakedness serves as a powerful symbol of vulnerability and exposes their utter helplessness against their impending fate. The level of intricacy and realism achieved in this painting is truly remarkable. Every wrinkle on their contorted faces and every muscle strained under torment is meticulously rendered. As viewers, we cannot help but be drawn into their agony and contemplate our own mortality. Raffaello Bencini's expert photography skillfully captures every nuance of Orcagna's original work, allowing us to appreciate its beauty even outside the confines of Santa Croce. This print serves as a testament to both artists' talents and reminds us that art has an enduring power to evoke deep emotions within us all.
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