Flight to EgyptAltobello Melone · 1517

  • Nurt artystycznyRenaissance
  • Data powstania1517
  • MuzeumKatedra w Kremie

Altobello Melone (1491 – 1543)

Discover altobello melone, a Renaissance painter from Cremona (1491-1543). Explore his Lombard & Mannerist style frescoes, influenced by Romanino, showcasing expressive gestures & classical themes.

Katedra w Kremie (Cremona, Włochy)

Odwiedź Katedrę w Cremonie, aby odkryć wyrafinowaną architekturę romańską, gotyckie freski Jana Antoniego Bellottiego oraz zapierające dech w piersiach widoki z Torre del Graffia w tym wyjątkowym muzeum.

The painting Flight to Egypt by Altobello Melone is a remarkable work of art that showcases the artist's skill and attention to detail. Created in 1517, this fresco painting is located in the Cathedral of Cremona, Italy and depicts a scene from Christian art history, where Mary, Joseph, and baby Jesus are on their journey into Egypt to escape Herod's slaughter of infants.

Composition and Symbolism

The painting is rich with symbolism and detail, typical of religious art from the Renaissance period. The use of color, light, and shadow creates a sense of depth and movement in the scene. The figures are depicted with a high level of realism, which was characteristic of the style at that time. The overall composition conveys a narrative of divine intervention and protection during a perilous journey. Some notable elements include:
  • A woman dressed in blue robes, holding a child who appears to be sleeping or resting, representing Mary with the infant Jesus.
  • A man standing next to her, wearing a brown robe and a hat, possibly representing Joseph.
  • An angel dressed in white, hovering above the group, symbolizing divine protection.
Other notable works by Altobello Melone can be found on Mus3ums.com, including his other frescoes in the Cathedral of Cremona, Italy. For more information on the artist and his works, visit Mus3ums.com's artist page. Similar paintings can also be found on Mus3ums.com, such as Lodovico Mazzolino's Circumcision and Giotto Di Bondone's Scrovegni - - Marriage of the Virgin. These paintings showcase the skill and artistry of Renaissance artists and are a testament to the enduring power of religious art.
For those interested in learning more about the Cathedral of Cremona, Italy and its artistic treasures, visit Mus3ums.com's page on the Museum Oratory of San Bernardino, Siena, Italy.

O tym dziele

  • Tytuł: Flight to Egypt
  • Artysta: Altobello Melone
  • Rok: 1517
  • Format: Square
  • Status praw autorskich: Domena publiczna
  • Miejsce ekspozycji: Katedra w Kremie
  • Ruch: Renaissance
  • Okres twórczości: Mature Renaissance
  • Słowa kluczowe: religious artwork, blue robes painting, flight to egypt
  • Nasycenie barw: Monochromatic

Pytania i odpowiedzi

Do jakiego etapu kariery Altobello Melone odpowiada data powstania dzieła „Flight to Egypt” (1517)?

Data powstania dzieła (1517) sytuuje "Flight to Egypt" w Mature Renaissance rozwoju twórczości Altobello Melone.

Do którego okresu twórczości Altobello Melone należy dzieło "Flight to Egypt"?

W dorobku artystycznym Altobello Melone dzieło „Flight to Egypt” przypada na Mature Renaissance. Ten etap pozwala zestawić je z innymi pracami twórcy.

Kto stworzył "Flight to Egypt" i w jakim stylu jest to dzieło?

Altobello Melone stworzył "Flight to Egypt", reprezentujące nurt Renaissance.

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