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The Sacrifice and Euphoria of Noah, 1446-8 (fresco)
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The Sacrifice and Euphoria of Noah, 1446-8 (fresco)
XIR897807 The Sacrifice and Euphoria of Noah, 1446-8 (fresco) by Uccello, Paolo (1397-1475); 27.7x54 cm; Santa Maria Novella, Florence, Italy; (add.info.: Le Sacrifice et l ivresse de NoA©.
Collection of frescoes kept in the cloister bays (the frescoes form a series of rectangular and horizontally organised paintings surmounted by a bezel). Two of the compositions are attributed to Uccello. In this example, the scene depicts the Great Flood and the water retreatin, Sem and Japhet couver their father with clothing (to the right) while Cham reads Noah with contempt. The other fresco shows the Creation of the Animals and of Adam which surmounts the Creation of Eve and of Original Sin. The frescoes were taken off the wall in 1940 and are now kept at the Santa Maria Novella Museum.
); Italian, out of copyright
Media ID 12944150
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Care Cham Chapel Covering Florentine School God The Father Hebrew Helping Noah Patriarch Sacrifice Santa Maria Novella Scorn Sons Euphoria
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This print showcases "The Sacrifice and Euphoria of Noah" a remarkable fresco painted by Paolo Uccello in 1446-8. The artwork, measuring 27.7x54 cm, can be found at the Santa Maria Novella in Florence, Italy. Part of a collection of frescoes displayed in the cloister bays, this particular piece is one of two attributed to Uccello. It depicts the momentous event of the Great Flood and its aftermath: as the waters recede, Noah's sons Sem and Japhet tenderly cover their father with clothing on the right side of the composition. In contrast, Cham reads Noah with contempt, symbolizing scorn or indifference towards his patriarch. Another notable fresco within this series portrays the Creation of Animals and Adam above it while also featuring Eve's creation and Original Sin below. These precious frescoes were carefully removed from their original location on the wall in 1940 for preservation purposes and are now housed at the Santa Maria Novella Museum. Uccello's mastery shines through his meticulous attention to detail and skillful portrayal of emotions within this Florentine School masterpiece. The painting beautifully captures both sacrifice and euphoria as well as highlights themes such as faith, family bonds, divine intervention, and human fallibility. This stunning image is made available by www. bridgemanimages. com for non-commercial use only but allows us to appreciate Uccello's artistic brilliance throughout history.
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