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Eternal Father blessing with cherubim, 1505-1506. Creator: Carpaccio, Vittore (1460-1526)
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Eternal Father blessing with cherubim, 1505-1506. Creator: Carpaccio, Vittore (1460-1526)
Eternal Father blessing with cherubim, 1505-1506. Found in the collection of the Museo Diocesano, Milano
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This exquisite painting, titled "Eternal Father Blessing with Cherubim," is a masterpiece created by the renowned Venetian artist Vittore Carpaccio between 1505 and 1506. Housed in the prestigious Museo Diocesano in Milano, Italy, this artwork is a testament to the artistic brilliance of the Italian Renaissance. The painting depicts the Eternal Father, God, seated on a magnificent throne, surrounded by the Holy Trinity and a multitude of cherubim. The Logos, represented as a dove, hovers above the Father, symbolizing the Word of God. The scene is reminiscent of the biblical account of God's creation of the universe and the origin of life as described in both the Old and New Testaments. The Father's outstretched hand is raised in blessing, while the Holy Spirit, in the form of a dove, descends upon the open book of the Old Testament, signifying the divine inspiration of sacred scripture. The cherubim, celestial beings with the faces of humans, lions, oxen, and eagles, encircle the throne in adoration. The painting's intricate details and vivid colors showcase Carpaccio's exceptional skill as a painter, with tempera and oil on wood techniques used to bring the divine scene to life. The Eternal Father Blessing with Cherubim is not only a beautiful work of art but also a profound expression of the Christian faith, reflecting the belief in the Kingdom of God and the divine grace bestowed upon humanity.
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