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Assumption of the Virgin with Saint John the Baptist and Saint Catherine of Alexandria, c. 1516. Creator: Bartolommeo, Fra (1472-1517)
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Assumption of the Virgin with Saint John the Baptist and Saint Catherine of Alexandria, c. 1516. Creator: Bartolommeo, Fra (1472-1517)
Assumption of the Virgin with Saint John the Baptist and Saint Catherine of Alexandria, c. 1516. Found in the collection of the Museo di Capodimonte, Naples
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This exquisite painting, titled "Assumption of the Virgin with Saint John the Baptist and Saint Catherine of Alexandria," is a masterpiece created by the renowned Florentine artist, Fra Bartolommeo (1472-1517). Dated around 1516, this oil on wood painting is now proudly housed in the prestigious Museo di Capodimonte in Naples, Italy. The painting depicts the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary, an event described in the New Testament as her bodily ascension into heaven at the end of her earthly life. Surrounded by angels playing musical instruments, Mary is shown seated on a heavenly throne, her hands in prayer, as she is crowned as the Queen of Angels and the Queen of Heaven. Two prominent saints, Saint John the Baptist and Saint Catherine of Alexandria, flank Mary on either side. Saint John the Baptist, the herald of Christ, gestures towards the Virgin, while Saint Catherine, holding the wheel on which she was tortured, looks up in adoration. The painting's intricate details and vibrant colors reflect the artistic style of the Renaissance period. The Assumption of the Virgin is a significant event in Christian liturgy, marking the completion of Mary's earthly life and the culmination of her glorification. This painting offers a hopeful reminder of the heavenly reward that awaits all believers, as Mary ascends to join her Son, Jesus Christ, in eternal life. Fra Bartolommeo's "Assumption of the Virgin with Saint John the Baptist and Saint Catherine of Alexandria" is a testament to the artist's skill and devotion, and a beautiful representation of the faith and beliefs of the Italian Renaissance.
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