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Saint Nicholas of Tolentino Saving a Hanged Man, c.1470. Creator: Zanobi di Jacopo Machiavelli
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Saint Nicholas of Tolentino Saving a Hanged Man, c.1470. Creator: Zanobi di Jacopo Machiavelli
Saint Nicholas of Tolentino Saving a Hanged Man, c.1470.
Saint Nicholas was renowned for his charitable deeds in the central Italian town of Tolentino. He is here shown in the robes of an Augustinian friar, performing one of the many posthumous miracles that led to his canonisation in 1446
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In this evocative 15th-century painting by Zanobi di Jacopo Machiavelli, we witness a miraculous scene of Saint Nicholas of Tolentino saving a hanged man. Saint Nicholas, dressed in the robes of an Augustinian friar, extends his hand towards the lifeless body of the man, suspended in mid-air by the gallows. The expression on his face is one of deep concentration and compassion, as he prays for the man's salvation. The setting of the painting is simple yet powerful, with a stark contrast between the dark, ominous background and the radiant light emanating from Saint Nicholas. The use of color and chiaroscuro effectively highlights the drama and intensity of the moment, as well as the divine intervention taking place. Saint Nicholas of Tolentino was a revered figure in central Italy, renowned for his charitable deeds and miraculous interventions. This painting depicts one of the many posthumous miracles attributed to him, which contributed to his canonization in 1446. The painting is a testament to the enduring power of religious devotion and the belief in the intercession of saints. It is a poignant reminder of the capacity for mercy and redemption, even in the face of death. This masterpiece, created by Zanobi di Jacopo Machiavelli around 1470, is a significant addition to the rich artistic and cultural heritage of Europe, particularly in the Netherlands, where it is currently housed in the Rijksmuseum.
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