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DOMENICO DI BARTOLO (1400-1447). Marriage of
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DOMENICO DI BARTOLO (1400-1447). Marriage of
DOMENICO DI BARTOLO (1400-1447). Marriage of an Orphan. 1441-1444. ITALY. Siena. Ospedale di Santa Maria della Scala (Santa Maria della Scala Hospital). Pilgrim Hall. Sienese School. Renaissance art. Quattrocento. Fresco
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Bartolo Della Domenico Fresco Insides Maria Orphan Ospedale Pilgrim Quattrocento Renaissance Scala Siena Sienese
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This stunning fresco, titled "The Marriage of an Orphan," is a masterpiece by the renowned Sienese painter Domenico di Bartolo, created between 1441 and 1444. The artwork is housed in the Pilgrim Hall of the Ospedale di Santa Maria della Scala, a historic hospital in Siena, Italy. The Quattrocento painting, with its vibrant colors and intricate details, showcases the artistic brilliance of the Sienese School during the Italian Renaissance. The interior scene depicts the marriage ceremony of an orphan girl, surrounded by a crowd of well-dressed onlookers. The bride, dressed in a rich red gown, is seated on a raised platform, her hands joined in prayer as she exchanges vows with her groom. The couple's union is blessed by a priest, who holds a large cross and a book of the Gospels. The Pilgrim Hall, where the fresco is located, was a place of rest and hospitality for travelers passing through Siena. The artwork would have provided a spiritual and uplifting experience for weary pilgrims, reminding them of the importance of love, community, and the sanctity of marriage. The horizontal composition of the fresco, with its rich color palette and attention to detail, is a testament to Domenico di Bartolo's skill as a painter. The artist's ability to capture the emotions and expressions of the characters in the scene, as well as the architectural details of the hall, make this a truly remarkable work of art from the Quattrocento period.
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