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Rhetoric, detail of the Tomb of Sixtus IV, bronze, Antonio Pollaiuolo (ca. 1431 - 1498), Museum of the Treasury of St. Peter, St. Peter's Basilica, Vatican City
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Rhetoric, detail of the Tomb of Sixtus IV, bronze, Antonio Pollaiuolo (ca. 1431 - 1498), Museum of the Treasury of St. Peter, St. Peter's Basilica, Vatican City
Rhetoric, detail of the Tomb of Sixtus IV, bronze, Antonio Pollaiuolo (ca. 1431 - 1498), Museum of the Treasury of St. Peter, St. Peter's Basilica, Vatican City State of the Vatican City St. Peter's Basilica, Museum of the Treasury of St. Peter Funerary Monument Early Renaissance, Renaissance, Renaissance-Baroque styles and periods, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D.. Date of Photograph:1920-1930 ca.. Date of Artwork:1493. Artist:Pollaiolo, Antonio Benci, known as
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Clergy Female Figure Of Famous Personsearly Renaissance Pope Tiara Miter Virtue Abstract Concept And Symbol Christian Religion Concept Or Subject Expressed Headdress Civilian Type Of Representation
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This photograph captures a mesmerizing detail of the Tomb of Sixtus IV, located in the Museum of the Treasury of St. Peter within the grandeur of St. Peter's Basilica in Vatican City. The artwork depicted is "Rhetoric" a bronze sculpture created by Antonio Pollaiuolo during the Early Renaissance period. The female figure portrayed in this image represents an allegory, embodying abstract concepts and symbols associated with virtue and art. Dressed in religious attire, she exudes an air of solemnity and grace that befits her presence within this sacred space. The artist's meticulous attention to detail is evident in every aspect of this masterpiece. From the intricate folds and drapery adorning her clothing to the elaborate headdress atop her head, every element has been crafted with precision and skill. As we delve into history through this photograph, we are transported back to 1493 when Pollaiuolo first brought his vision to life. This was a time when Europe was experiencing both Renaissance and Renaissance-Baroque styles, marking significant cultural shifts during the first two millennia A. D. The significance of this particular piece lies not only in its artistic merit but also its connection to Pope Sixtus IV himself, for whom it was commissioned as part of his funerary monument. It serves as a testament to his influence on Christian religion during that era. Preserved through time, this print taken between 1920-1930 allows us to appreciate Pollaiuolo's genius from centuries ago while marveling at how art can transcend boundaries across generations. With each gaze upon "Rhetoric" we are reminded once again why St. Peter's Basilica remains an enduring symbol of beauty and spirituality within Vatican City State.
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