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The Joust in the Piazza Santa Croce, Florence, 1555 (fresco)
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The Joust in the Piazza Santa Croce, Florence, 1555 (fresco)
BEN82456 The Joust in the Piazza Santa Croce, Florence, 1555 (fresco) by Straet, Jan van der (Joannes Stradanus) (1523-1605); Palazzo Vecchio (Palazzo della Signoria) Florence, Italy; (add.info.: Giovanni Stradano or Jan Van der Straet or van der Straat or Stradanus or Stratensis (1523 - 11 February 1605) was a Flanders-born mannerist artist active mainly in 16th century Florence.); Photo eRaffaello Bencini; Italian, out of copyright
Media ID 22684484
© Raffaello Bencini / Bridgeman Images
Giovanni Knights Square Tilting Tournament
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This print captures the intense atmosphere of "The Joust in the Piazza Santa Croce, Florence, 1555" fresco by Jan van der Straet. The image showcases a moment frozen in time during a medieval jousting tournament held in the iconic Piazza Santa Croce, located in Florence, Italy. In this scene, knights clad in shining armor confront each other with determination and valor. The grandeur of Palazzo Vecchio serves as an awe-inspiring backdrop for this epic clash between chivalrous warriors. The crowd eagerly watches from every corner of the square, their anticipation palpable. The horses gallop fiercely across the piazza as riders engage in a fierce battle for honor and glory. This Renaissance masterpiece beautifully portrays not only physical combat but also the inner conflict that lies within each knight's heart. Giovanni Stradano's meticulous attention to detail is evident throughout this painting; every stroke brings life to these historical figures locked in mortal combat. With his masterful use of color and composition, Stradano transports us back to a time when bravery was tested on horseback and honor was won through skillful tilting. As we gaze upon this remarkable artwork captured by Raffaello Bencini's lens, we are reminded of the enduring power of art to transport us across centuries and immerse us into worlds long gone but forever preserved on canvas or frescoed walls.
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