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A Prophet. Companion piece to NM 6863, c1310-1340. Creator: Master of Figline
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A Prophet. Companion piece to NM 6863, c1310-1340. Creator: Master of Figline
A Prophet. Companion piece to NM 6863, c1310-1340
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Early Renaissance Grey Hair Prophet Tempera On Wood Triangle Triangles Triangular National Museum Sweden Nationalmuseum Sweden Stockholm National Museum
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This striking 14th century painting, titled "A Prophet," is a companion piece to Nationalmuseum Sweden's NM 6863, both created by the Master of Figline around the years 1310-1340. The Master of Figline, also known as the Master of the Fogg Pieta, was a prominent artist of the early Renaissance period in Italy. The prophet in this artwork is depicted as a mature man with a long, grey beard and furrowed brow, conveying a sense of wisdom and introspection. His facial hair is meticulously rendered in gold and tempera on wood, adding a regal and otherworldly quality to the image. The prophet's triangular face and elongated, slender body are characteristic of the artist's distinctive style. The prophet is shown wearing a simple, grey robe, with his right hand raised in a gesture of blessing or warning. The background is a plain, dark brown, adding to the figure's prominent presence in the composition. The use of triangles throughout the painting, from the prophet's triangular face to the triangular shapes in his robe and the triangular base of the painting itself, adds a sense of stability and balance to the image. This painting, with its intricate details and rich use of color and gold, is a testament to the artistic achievements of the Middle Ages and the early Renaissance period in Europe. It is a reminder of the enduring influence of religious art on the cultural heritage of Western civilization and the continued fascination with the human form and its expression of emotion and spirituality.
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