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Miracle of Saint Dominic (Saint Dominic resurrects Napoleone Orsini), ca 1365. Creator: Anonymous
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Miracle of Saint Dominic (Saint Dominic resurrects Napoleone Orsini), ca 1365. Creator: Anonymous
Miracle of Saint Dominic (Saint Dominic resurrects Napoleone Orsini), ca 1365. Found in the collection of the Musei Vaticani in Viale Vaticano, Rome
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Anchorite Ascetic Bishop Catholic Church Christian Church Church Father Domingo De Guzman Dominic Dominic Of Osma Dominican Faith Florentine School Hermit Monk Musei Vaticani In Viale Vaticano Philosopher Saint Dominic Saint Dominicus Saints Tempera On Panel Theologian
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This enigmatic painting, titled "The Miracle of Saint Dominic," depicts the eponymous Saint Dominic, founder of the Dominican Order, performing a miraculous resurrection of Napoleone Orsini. The scene unfolds in a serene, gothic setting, with Saint Dominic, dressed in the traditional Dominican habit, seated in a contemplative pose against a rocky backdrop. Orsini, a Florentine nobleman and hermit, lies lifeless at his feet, clutching a Bible. The saint, with a gesture of faith and authority, touches Orsini's chest, causing the man to rise from the dead. The painting, created anonymously in the Florentine School around 1365, is a testament to the enduring power of faith and the intercession of saints in the Catholic Church. The use of tempera on panel techniques common in the Gothic period imbues the painting with a sense of otherworldly beauty and depth. Domingo de Guzman, better known as Saint Dominic, was a Spanish priest and church father who dedicated his life to preaching and evangelism. He is revered as the patron saint of the Dominican Order and is known for his commitment to studying and teaching the Bible. The image of Saint Dominic as a resurrector of the dead is a powerful reminder of the transformative power of faith and the belief in the afterlife. The painting is now housed in the Musei Vaticani in Viale Vaticano, Rome, and is a cherished piece of fine art that continues to inspire awe and wonder in viewers from around the world.
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