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cristo portacroce tra i ss. girolamo e agostino by Bernardo Parentino

cristo portacroce tra i ss. girolamo e agostino

Bernardo Parentino·1492

Historical Context

Bernardo Parentino created this work around 1492 during the High Renaissance period. The painting reflects the artistic traditions of its time and place, contributing to the rich tapestry of European painting that characterized the late fifteenth and early sixteenth centuries 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 Galleria Estense.

Technical Analysis

Oil on panel demonstrating the techniques characteristic of High Renaissance painting. The work shows competent handling of its subject matter within established artistic conventions.

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Galleria Estense

Modena, Italy

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Quick Facts

Medium
Tempera on panel
Era
High Renaissance
Style
High Renaissance
Genre
Religious
Location
Galleria Estense, Modena
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