ANDREA DEL SARTO (b. 1486, Firenze, d. 1530, Firenze) Baptism of the People 1515-17 Fresco Chiostro dello Scalzo, Florence In Andrea's hands, the use of monochromatic pigments in this fresco creates an almost silvery aura. The subject of the Baptism of the People offered a challenge appropriate to a painter of his generation and of his innate skills. The emphasis is upon the rendering of the figure and in particular the nude in a variety of poses and states of undress, consistent with the subject matter. --- Keywords: -------------- Author: ANDREA DEL SARTO Title: Baptism of the Peo
ANDREA DEL SARTO (b. 1486, Firenze, d. 1530, Firenze) Baptism of the People 1515-17 Fresco Chiostro dello Scalzo, Florence In Andrea's hands, the use of monochromatic pigments in this fresco creates an almost silvery aura. The subject of the Baptism of the People offered a challenge appropriate to a painter of his generation and of his innate skills. The emphasis is upon the rendering of the figure and in particular the nude in a variety of poses and states of undress, consistent with the subject matter. --- Keywords: -------------- Author: ANDREA DEL SARTO Title: Baptism of the People Time-line: 1501-1550 School: Italian Form: painting Type: religious
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