![Initial D[eus in loco] with a Prophet Excised from a Gradual, 1409-10. Creator: Lorenzo Monaco (Italian, c. 1370-1425).](https://www.photo12.com/lt/hrm19f88_023.jpg)
Sujet
Initial D[eus in loco] with a Prophet Excised from a Gradual, 1409-10. Creator: Lorenzo Monaco (Italian, c. 1370-1425).
Légende
Initial D[eus in loco] with a Prophet Excised from a Gradual, 1409-10. This jewel-like initial is one of a series of prophet portraits painted by Lorenzo in a set of choir books commissioned by the church of Santa Maria Nuova in Florence. Striking for its blue and orange-red foliage, the initial is set against a highly burnished gold ground decorated with punch marks, much like a small panel painting. The initial begins the Introit (introductory section) to the Mass for the eleventh Sunday after Pentacost: Deus in loco sancto suo (God is in his holy place). Lorenzo, who was a Camaldolese monk, produced a vast quantity of work?illuminations, panel paintings, and frescos?an indication that his art was highly esteemed and sought after during his lifetime.
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Photo12/Heritage Images/Heritage Art
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HRM19F88_023
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Droits gérés
Format disponible
6,9Mo (1,1Mo) / 13,0cm x 13,3cm / 1536 x 1570 (300dpi)