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Expulsion of the Money changers from the Temple (From the cycles of The Life of Christ), 1304-1306. Creator: Giotto di Bondone (1266-1377)
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Expulsion of the Money changers from the Temple (From the cycles of The Life of Christ), 1304-1306. Creator: Giotto di Bondone (1266-1377)
Expulsion of the Money changers from the Temple (From the cycles of The Life of Christ), 1304-1306. Found in the collection of the Cappella degli Scrovegni, Padua
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This stunning fresco, titled "Expulsion of the Money Changers from the Temple," is a masterpiece by the renowned Italian artist Giotto di Bondone, created between 1304 and 1306. It is part of the cycles of The Life of Christ, found in the Cappella degli Scrovegni in Padua, Italy. The scene depicts Jesus Christ driving the moneylenders and traders from the Temple in Jerusalem, as described in the New Testament. Christ, shown with a determined expression and a whip in hand, is surrounded by a chaotic scene of moneylenders and profiteers being driven out in disbelief and anger. The moneylenders, dressed in rich robes and adorned with symbols of wealth and prosperity, are shown being thrown out of the temple, their tables and merchandise overturned. The contrast between the abundance and affluence of the moneylenders and the simplicity and purity of Christ is striking. The cornucopia, a symbol of abundance, lies overturned in the foreground, a reminder of the excess and greed that Christ came to purge. The fresco is a powerful representation of the clash between good and evil, with Christ standing as a beacon of faith and righteousness amidst the luxuriancy and opulence of the sinners. Giotto's use of perspective and detail in this work is a testament to his mastery of the Florentine School and the Gothic style. The intricately painted figures and their expressions convey a sense of emotion and drama that draws the viewer in, making this a truly captivating work of fine art.
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