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Portable altar: central panel depicting an allegory of the Christian Knight, detail of 2384586 (tempera grassa on panel)
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Portable altar: central panel depicting an allegory of the Christian Knight, detail of 2384586 (tempera grassa on panel)
2384579 Portable altar: central panel depicting an allegory of the Christian Knight, detail of 2384586 (tempera grassa on panel) by Greco, El (Domenico Theotocopuli) (1541-1614); 37x23.8 cm; Galleria e Museo Estense, Modena, Italy; (add.info.: Modena, Galleria Estense: altarolo portatile di Domenico Theotokopoulos detto El Greco (1541-1614). Tempera grassa su tavola, cm 37 x 23, 8.
Particolare del comparto centrale: al centro Cristo, che regge uno stendardo bianco con la Croce alludente alla Resurrezione, incorona un cavaliere cristiano, mentre al tempo stesso calpesta le allegorie del male e della morte che poggiano sopra le raffigurazioni simboliche dei quattro Evangelisti, mentre gli angeli intorno sorreggono i simboli della Passione. In basso al centro sono raffigurate le tre Virtu teologali (Fede, Speranza, Carita), con a sinistra un gruppo di fedeli che riceve la comunione da parte di un vescovo e a destra i peccatori che vengono spinti dal mostro verso l Inferno.
Modena, Galleria Estense: Portable altar by Domenico Theotokopoulos known as El Greco
(1541-1614). Tempera grassa panel. Detail of the central panel depicting an allegory of the Christian Knight.); Ghigo Roli; Greek, out of copyright
Media ID 25145606
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This print showcases a detailed section of the central panel from Domenico Theotokopoulos, better known as El Greco's, "Portable altar". Measuring 37x23.8 cm, this tempera grassa on panel artwork is housed in the Galleria e Museo Estense in Modena, Italy. The central panel depicts an allegory of the Christian Knight and is filled with rich symbolism. At its center stands Christ, holding a white banner adorned with a cross symbolizing his resurrection. He crowns a Christian knight while simultaneously trampling upon representations of evil and death resting atop symbolic depictions of the four Evangelists. Surrounding Christ are angels who bear symbols representing his Passion. In the lower center portion of the composition, three theological virtues - Faith, Hope, and Charity - are depicted alongside a group of faithful individuals receiving communion from a bishop. On the right side, sinners are being driven towards Hell by a monstrous figure. El Greco's masterful use of color and intricate detailing brings this allegorical scene to life. Every element within this portable altar serves to convey profound religious meaning and spiritual significance. This print captures just one small but significant part of El Greco's larger masterpiece. It invites viewers to delve into the artist's world and appreciate his unique style that made him one of history's most celebrated painters.
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