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trasferimento del volto santo a lucca by Amico Aspertini

trasferimento del volto santo a lucca

Amico Aspertini·1508

Historical Context

Amico Aspertini created this painting around 1508, now in the Chapel of Saint Augustine. The work reflects the artistic production of the High Renaissance period, when workshops across Europe produced paintings for churches, courts, and private collectors Egg tempera on panel was the dominant technique of the period, demanding careful layer-by-layer construction and patient craftsmanship The work is now in the collection of Chapel of Saint Augustine.

Technical Analysis

The painting demonstrates the techniques and compositional approach characteristic of High Renaissance painting, with careful attention to the subject matter and the visual conventions of the period.

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Quick Facts

Medium
Tempera on panel
Era
High Renaissance
Style
High Renaissance
Genre
Religious
Location
Chapel of Saint Augustine,
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