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DE PREDIS, Cristoforo (1440-1486). De Sphaera
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DE PREDIS, Cristoforo (1440-1486). De Sphaera
DE PREDIS, Cristoforo (1440-1486). De Sphaera. ca. 1470. Agricultural scene. Renaissance art. Quattrocento. Miniature Painting. ITALY. Modena. Estense Library
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Agricultural Cristoforo Day Light Estense Modena Predis Quattrocento Renaissance Sun Light Up Right
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This exquisite miniature painting, titled "De Sphaera" by the Italian Renaissance artist Cristoforo de' Predis (1440-1486), showcases an idyllic agricultural scene set against the backdrop of a sun-lit Modenese landscape. The vertical composition of the image invites the viewer to take in the rich colors and intricate details of the scene, which is filled with vibrant greens, golden harvested fields, and the warm hues of the setting sun. At the center of the composition, a group of people, dressed in the clothing of the Quattrocento period, work together to bring in the harvest. The man in the foreground, with a serious expression, holds a scythe, while another figure, perhaps a woman, gathers sheaves of wheat in a basket. The sun casts long shadows across the landscape, adding depth and texture to the image. The Estense Library in Modena, Italy, is the current home of this remarkable work of art. The library, which dates back to the 16th century, is renowned for its extensive collection of rare and valuable manuscripts, including this miniature painting by Cristoforo de' Predis. The library's exterior, with its grand architecture and beautiful gardens, provides a fitting setting for this stunning work of art, which continues to captivate and inspire viewers with its intricate details and beautiful colors.
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