Altar Frontal from Mosoll. 13th c. Tempera painting
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Altar Frontal from Mosoll. 13th c. Tempera painting
Altar Frontal from Mosoll. 13th c. Tempera painting on wood with stucco decoration and colradura. Representation of the Annunciation, the visitation of the Virgin to Elisabeth, the Adoration of the Kings and the presentation to the temple. Romanesque art. Tempera on wood. SPAIN. Barcelona. National Art Museum of Catalonia. Proc: SPAIN. Das. Church of St. Mary
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13th Adoration Altar Annunciation Barcelona Elisabeth Frontal Kings Presentation Representation Romanesque Stucco Tempera Virgin Visitation
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This exquisite 13th century altar frontal hails from the Church of St. Mary in Mosoll, Barcelona, Spain, and is now proudly displayed at the National Art Museum of Catalonia. A masterpiece of Romanesque art, this tempera painting on wood is intricately decorated with stucco and colradura, enhancing its visual appeal. The central theme of this altar frontal is the celebration of the Christian faith, with four significant scenes from the Bible depicted. The Annunciation, represented by the angel Gabriel announcing to the Virgin Mary that she would bear the son of God, is depicted on the left side. The Visit of the Virgin to Elisabeth, where the pregnant Virgin Mary visits her elderly cousin Elisabeth, is shown on the right. The Adoration of the Kings, a scene from the Nativity story where the three wise men pay homage to the newborn Jesus, is depicted at the top center. The Presentation to the Temple, where Mary and Joseph take the infant Jesus to the Jerusalem Temple to present him to God, is shown at the bottom center. The intricate details of this altar frontal are a testament to the artistic prowess of the 13th century Spanish artists. The use of tempera painting on wood, a technique popular during the Romanesque period, adds to the richness and depth of the artwork. The stucco and colradura decorations further enhance the visual impact of the painting, making it a true masterpiece of Spanish art.
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