“Madonna and Child with the Annunciation” ( Italian: Madonna con Bambino e Annunciazione ) or “Madonna from Casale” ( Italian: Madonna di Casale ) - a painting by the Italian artist The Master from Greve , written in 1210-1215 and represents tempera painting on a blackboard size 180 × 78 cm partially coated with silver . Currently stored in the first hall of the Uffizi Gallery, in Florence [1] [2] [3] .
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| Master from Greve | ||
| Madonna of Casale . 1210–1215 | ||
| ital Madonna di casale | ||
| board , tempera , silver . 180 × 78 cm | ||
| Uffizi , Florence | ||
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The history of the painting
The picture got its name from the oratorio of Santa Maria del Casale in Greve in Chianti , where it was before it hit the Uffizi Gallery. However, according to some art historians, for example, , the image was originally created for Montescalari Abbey , which was in charge of wallbrosian and was restored by them in 1212.
In the 18th century, the painting was rewritten by the artist , and in the 19th century - Tito Conti , so that her appearance was completely changed. In 1986, the image was restored. In the course of the work he was returned to the original appearance. The paints were intact, with the exception of a few small lacunae on the face of the Infant God and in the scene of the Annunciation at the foot of the throne.
Previously exhibited in the courtyard of the church of St. Peter at Skeradzho . Now it is located in the first hall of the Uffizi Gallery, which received it as a gift from the Countess Ada Cafaro-Leone.
The composition and characters of the picture
On a dark background of the board, partially covered with silver, is depicted, sitting on the throne, the Virgin and Child. The painting has large relief parts - a series of keys that adorn its edges and a halo over the head of the Blessed Virgin Mary.
The head of the Mother of God and the halo protrude beyond the rectangular shape of the painting, which is typical of works of European sacred art of the XIII century. The throne is depicted flat with a red pillow, with a back and a stand decorated with geometric patterns in red, blue and golden colors. The rigid frontality of the image is derived from the Byzantine samples. The rich drape is stylized by the author in order to avoid too rigid schematics and reveals several layers of paint that the artist put on the mantle of Our Lady. Three stars embroidered on the mantle, the ancient symbols of divine favor to the Blessed Virgin Mary and the memory of the Star of Bethlehem.
The baby raises his hand with a blessing gesture, which was borrowed by the author from Madonna of Rovezzano in the local church of St. Andrew . It is considered the oldest surviving work of the Florentine school . Artistic and symmetrical folds of the board, which frames the face of the Mother of God, are also borrowed from this sample. The scene of the Annunciation with the Archangel Gabriel and the Blessed Virgin Mary is depicted under the throne against the background of a stylized city and a rock in the right corner.
Notes
- ↑ Fossi, 2001 , p. 92
- ↑ Fossi, 2004 , p. 37.
- ↑ Sala 1 Maestro di Greve, Madonna di Casale (Italian) . Polomuseale Firenze.
Literature
- Gloria Fossi. Uffizi: arte, storia, collezioni : [ ital. ] . - Firenze: Giunti Editore, 2004. - 638 p. - (Firenze musei). - ISBN 9788809036758 .
- Gloria Fossi. Galleria degli Uffizi: arte, storia, collezioni : [ ital. ] . - Firenze: Giunti Editore, 2001. - 335 p. - (Firenze musei). - ISBN 9788809019430 .
Links
- Master of Greve. The Casale Madonna . Museums in Florence. - Master from Greve "Madonna from Casele" in the Uffizi Gallery. (eng.)