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Thebaid (Stories of the Desert Fathers), c.1420. Creator: Angelico, Fra Giovanni, da Fiesole (ca. 1400-1455)
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Thebaid (Stories of the Desert Fathers), c.1420. Creator: Angelico, Fra Giovanni, da Fiesole (ca. 1400-1455)
Thebaid (Stories of the Desert Fathers), c.1420. Found in the collection of the Gallerie degli Uffizi, Florence
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1400 1455 Angelico Da Fiesole Ca Florence Florentine School Fra Giovanni Gallerie Degli Uffizi Tempera On Panel
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This exquisite 15th-century painting, titled "Thebaid" or "Stories of the Desert Fathers," is a masterpiece by the renowned Italian artist Fra Angelico, also known as Fra Giovanni da Fiesole. Created around 1420, this tempera on panel artwork is currently housed in the prestigious Gallerie degli Uffizi in Florence, Italy. The painting depicts several scenes from the lives of the Desert Fathers, early Christian ascetics who lived in the Egyptian desert from the 3rd to the 4th centuries. The Desert Fathers are renowned for their extreme asceticism and spiritual devotion, which attracted many seekers of enlightenment and holiness. Fra Angelico's depiction of these holy men is both reverent and evocative. In the foreground, Saint Anthony the Great, the most famous of the Desert Fathers, is shown in a contemplative pose, surrounded by desert landscapes and wild animals. In the background, other saints are engaged in various acts of penance and prayer, including Saint Paul the Simple, who is shown holding a cross and a book, and Saint Macarius, who is shown with a crowd of followers. The painting's muted colors and intricate details reflect the Florentine School's artistic style of the time, which emphasized naturalism and spiritual intensity. The meticulous attention to detail in the depiction of the desert landscape, the folds of the robes, and the expressions of the saints attest to Fra Angelico's mastery of the tempera technique. Thebaid is not only a testament to Fra Angelico's artistic prowess but also a window into the spiritual world of the Desert Fathers, whose legacy continues to inspire and captivate us to this day.
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