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Circumcision with Fra Jacopo Lampugnani as a Donor by Bernardo Zenale

Circumcision with Fra Jacopo Lampugnani as a Donor

Bernardo Zenale·1500

Historical Context

Bernardo Zenale created this work around 1500 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 It is now held at The Louvre in Paris, one of the world's largest and most visited art mus

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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Department of Paintings of the Louvre

Paris, France

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Quick Facts

Medium
Oil paint
Dimensions
137.5 × 224.3 cm
Era
High Renaissance
Style
High Renaissance
Genre
Religious
Location
Department of Paintings of the Louvre, Paris
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