Cavalca, Cecilia
Griffoni Polyptych, The
- ISBN 13:
- 9788836646593
- author:
- Cavalca, Cecilia
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Silvana
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2020
- Pages:
- 256
- Dimensions:
- 280mm / 230mm
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 20 working days
Description
The Griffoni Polyptych Reborn in Bologna: A Masterpiece Rediscovered. In 1471 and 1472, two Italian Renaissance artists created a complex masterpiece commissioned by the patrons of the Basilica di San Petronio in Bologna. The altarpiece, composed of 16 poplar panels, honored Saint Vincent Ferrer and featured exquisite colors and precious gold. Over time, the individual panels were cut down and dispersed among collectors globally. Today, nine different museums own the separate panels, which are now scattered across the world. This book presents an investigation into the storied polyptych, exploring its historical and philological dimensions. The authors reconstruct the plausible organization of the original altarpiece, shedding new light on this Renaissance masterpiece. The Griffoni Polyptych Reborn in Bologna is a fascinating study of art history and technique, offering insights into the creation and dispersal of a renowned work of art.